How to pickle duck: top 9 delicious recipes and how to cook it right

Housewives in different countries like to cook duck. Each has its own signature recipe. Some bake a bird with apples, others with cereals or spicy herbs. It is important to know how to marinate duck deliciously. There are many ways to process products. But not all methods are suitable for domesticated mallard and make the meat softer. The result depends on the choice of ingredients and some secrets.

Benefits of meat

Duck meat as food people began to use a few centuries ago. Useful properties and indescribable taste make the product in demand today. Vitamins and minerals have a positive effect on the human body.But in some situations, such dishes will have a negative effect.

Eating duck meat leads to:

Sometimes provokes allergic reactionsIncreases hemoglobin levelsImproves fertilityStimulates heart activityRemoves wastes

Benefits	Harmful properties
Improves overall he alth	Increases cholesterol
Activates cerebral circulation, promotes normalization of the nervous system	Contraindicated in obesity
Increases male potency and stabilizes the hormonal background of women oncology	Dangerous for diabetes and thyroid pathologies
Promotes metabolism

Duck fat deserves special mention. In waterfowl, the layer has a characteristic structure that gives the meat a special juiciness.

Selecting and preparing the main ingredient

The taste of the final dish largely depends on the quality of the original product. Signs of a good duck:

1. Skin has a glossy appearance and a slightly yellowish tinge.
2. The color of fresh meat is bright red.
3. Fat is not dark.

Pre-gutted duck is stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. In a chamber with a low temperature - almost half a year. Preparing meat includes mandatory points:

1. The duck is thoroughly washed and then dried.
2. The baking time is calculated based on weight - 45 minutes per kilogram. Add another 20 minutes to the calculated figure to get a crisp.
3. A bird cut into pieces should spend an hour and a half in the oven.

The choice of marinade will affect the taste of the final dish.

How to marinate duck

Properly selected products will give the meat a melting texture. The spices bring out the unique taste of the duck and add a bright, sometimes exotic note.

With milk

Milk is often used to soften the original product. Additionally, for a glass of drink you will need:

• 2 tbsp oil, better than olive oil;
• 2 garlic cloves;
• 1 tbsp s alt;
• 1 onion;
• 1 tsp ground coriander and the same amount of paprika;
• 0.5 tsp chile.

Main steps:

1. The bulk components are mixed in a deep container, chopped garlic and chopped onion are added.
2. Pour the composition with milk and butter, mix.
3. Duck or fillet pieces are placed in the resulting mixture, pre-chilled.
4. Leave the meat overnight.

This volume is enough to marinate a whole carcass.

With lemon

Lemon beats off the specific smell of meat, which not everyone likes. To marinate duck use:

• 3 tbsp lemon juice;
• 2-3 tbsp mustard;
• 3 tbsp honey;
• 1 onion.
• potatoes.

Nuances of the process:

1. Sprinkle duck with s alt and pepper, leave in a warm place to absorb the smell.
2. For the marinade, citrus juice is mixed with melted honey and mustard.
3. The carcass is coated with the mixture and placed in the cold for 2-3 hours.
4. Before baking, the duck is stuffed with potatoes and fried onions.

After cooking, it is recommended to keep the meat in the oven off for about 20 minutes.

With orange

It turns out very tasty if the duck is cooked in a marinade with the addition of an orange. The list of ingredients, except for 2 large citrus fruits, includes:

• 3 tbsp honey, liquid is better;
• 2 tbsp classic soy sauce;
• 1 tbsp sweet mustard (Bavarian mustard will do);
• pepper and s alt - depending on taste.

Key points for marinade preparation:

1. In a blender, beat peeled orange slices.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture and mix.
3. Pour the duck with the resulting composition.

If you marinate the duck early in the morning, start cooking in the evening. The container with the bird is placed in a cool place.

With honey and sweet mustard

This method is suitable for cooking domestic duck or wild drake. Marinade Ingredients:

• 5 tsp honey;
• 1 tsp mustard;
• 1 glass of water;
• garlic, s alt, seasonings to taste.

Cooking steps:

1. Grate honey with mustard, add water and stir.
2. Sprinkle dry ingredients and minced garlic.
3. Spread the marinade over the duck and leave for an hour.

When roasting, the meat is covered with a glazed crust.

With soy sauce

The duck turns out to be spicy, with spicy notes. The basis of the marinade will be 0.5 cups of soy sauce. Add to it:

• 2 tbsp water;
• 1.5 tbsp sugar (brown);
• 0.5 tsp vigorous mustard;
• 4 garlic cloves.

Recipe details:

1. Dissolve sugar in water.
2. Stir in sauce, then mustard.
3. Chop the garlic and add to the mixture.
4. S alt if necessary.

Whole duck or chopped carcass left in the marinade for at least 12 hours.

With red wine

Marinade makes the duck juicy and fragrant. Includes:

• 1 glass of red wine and 1 glass of water;
• 1.5 tbsp lemon peel;
• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 3 carnations;
• mixture of peppers and s alt.

Cooking Tricks:

1. Heat wine and water for 3 minutes over low heat.
2. Add seasonings and zest. Boil for another 7 minutes.
3. Strain the solution and add a pinch of s alt.
4. Place the duck in the marinade for a day.

Sprinkle rosemary on top for even more flavor.

With white wine and apple cider vinegar

The secret to this recipe is the use of natural vinegar. A cheap product will spoil the taste of the dish. Required Components:

• 1 tbsp sugar;
• 0.5 cup dry white wine;
• 1/3 cup each of olive oil and apple cider vinegar;
• 1 large chili pepper;
• 2 garlic cloves;
• s alt.

Important points:

1. Add wine with dissolved sugar to the mixture of oil, vinegar and s alt.
2. Remove the seeds from the chile, cut into medium pieces and place in the solution.
3. Add crushed garlic to other products.

The duck is marinated for at least 2 hours. Bake better in foil.

With kiwi and mayonnaise

The dish according to this recipe is spicy, but high in calories. The amount of mayonnaise can be reduced.

For cooking you will need:

• 4 kiwi;
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise;
• 5 garlic cloves;
• a pinch of ground ginger;
• pepper and s alt.

Recipe features:

1. Kiwi puree with a blender.
2. Add pepper, s alt.
3. Introduce mayonnaise and stir.
4. Coat the duck with the mixture and keep in the cold for 2 hours.

Meat is advised to cook in the sleeve.

In turnip broth

A very simple recipe will make the meat unusually tender. Product set:

• 700ml water;
• half a turnip;
• 1 small carrot;
• 1 onion;
• bay leaf, pepper and s alt.

Simple steps for marinade preparation:

1. Cook vegetable broth with spices.
2. Remove the bay leaf and puree the mixture.
3. Pour the resulting composition into the duck and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

The carcass is baked in the form or sleeve. Cooking duck takes about 2 hours. Meat tastes better if it is simmered over low heat. Due to the intense heat, the bird will burn on top, and remain undercooked inside. Marinades add spice to the dish. Given the tips and nuances of cooking, every housewife is able to create a culinary masterpiece from a duck.

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