Deep frying a duck?

BobBrisket · 11-23-2009, 03:49 PM

Anyone ever done it? BIL had one given to him and we thought we'd dump it in the fyer after we do the turkey. ANY tips, hints etc will be appreciated.
I know they are very fatty, should I score the breast so it cooks properly?
Thanks in advance.

Bob

cowgirl · 11-23-2009, 06:02 PM

Is it a domestic duck Bob? I've not fried one but bet the fat will render out while frying (just a guess). Sure sounds great..can't wait to see how it turns out for you.

Skip · 11-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Does it float? Weigh as much as a witch? Can it turn you into a newt?

deguerre · 11-23-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip

Does it float? Weigh as much as a witch? Can it turn you into a newt?

Is it wearing a false nose?

Mark Stanton · 11-23-2009, 08:44 PM

I dont know, but I cant wait to see the results

BobBrisket · 11-23-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirl

Is it a domestic duck Bob? I've not fried one but bet the fat will render out while frying (just a guess). Sure sounds great..can't wait to see how it turns out for you.

Actually I should say that the duck is probably still alive. A buddy of his is thinning his duck "herd" so to speak. It is a domestic duck. That's what leading me to think it's going to have more fat than a wild one. I've had duck a couple times and I know the breast can have a good layer of fat on it. Worst case, if it's not cooked through, we can toss in back in. Between my BIL and I and a few beers, we'll make it work I hope!

I'll take pics, promise!

BobBrisket · 11-23-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Does it float? Weigh as much as a witch? Can it turn you into a newt?

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Is it wearing a false nose?

nolaman · 11-23-2009, 10:03 PM

I recall frying some wild duck I shot some 40 yrs. ago...it was tough as jerky. Of course I didn't realize back then,it's better on the medium side. We just stewed them down in a brown gravy served over rice. The cajun way!

BobBrisket · 11-23-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nolaman

I recall frying some wild duck I shot some 40 yrs. ago...it was tough as jerky. Of course I didn't realize back then,it's better on the medium side. We just stewed them down in a brown gravy served over rice. The cajun way!

Hmm, good info. What's medium temp for duck? Thanks again, Bob.

Midnight Smoke · 11-23-2009, 10:20 PM

WWDD

What Would Daffy Do?

Next question would be, if thinning the heard means getting rid of the old stock it could be tough!

BobBrisket · 11-23-2009, 10:52 PM

Could be. We will see what my BIL brings in that day. I guess I'll just hafta 'wing' it.

Against The Grain · 11-23-2009, 11:02 PM

I did it once, and let it float but wasn't done yet.

11-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#1
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Name/Nickname : Bob	Deep frying a duck? Anyone ever done it? BIL had one given to him and we thought we'd dump it in the fyer after we do the turkey. ANY tips, hints etc will be appreciated. I know they are very fatty, should I score the breast so it cooks properly? Thanks in advance. Bob __________________ PBC-Courtesy of Poobah, 22.5 Weber Kettles-A, K, DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle Black and Red, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver, Lil' Chief Smoker, Discada Set Up,OKJ Highland Offset. BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment....."You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son :) Miss You, Marty and Bull! RIP

11-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Is it a domestic duck Bob? I've not fried one but bet the fat will render out while frying (just a guess). Sure sounds great..can't wait to see how it turns out for you. __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

11-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
Skip is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-24-07 Location: Wantagh, NY	Does it float? Weigh as much as a witch? Can it turn you into a newt? __________________ Yeah it looks good...but how does it smell? "you're eating tree RAT, tree RAT, you're eating RAT!" -- landarc

11-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#10
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert	WWDD What Would Daffy Do? Next question would be, if thinning the heard means getting rid of the old stock it could be tough! __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

11-23-2009, 10:52 PM	#11
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Name/Nickname : Bob	Could be. We will see what my BIL brings in that day. I guess I'll just hafta 'wing' it. __________________ PBC-Courtesy of Poobah, 22.5 Weber Kettles-A, K, DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle Black and Red, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver, Lil' Chief Smoker, Discada Set Up,OKJ Highland Offset. BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment....."You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son :) Miss You, Marty and Bull! RIP

11-23-2009, 08:44 PM	#5
Mark Stanton is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-25-09 Location: Southside of Houston, Texas	I dont know, but I cant wait to see the results

11-23-2009, 10:03 PM	#8
nolaman is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Transplanted in Ellijay, Ga.	I recall frying some wild duck I shot some 40 yrs. ago...it was tough as jerky. Of course I didn't realize back then,it's better on the medium side. We just stewed them down in a brown gravy served over rice. The cajun way!

11-23-2009, 11:02 PM	#12
Against The Grain Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-30-07 Location: Galveston	I did it once, and let it float but wasn't done yet. __________________ "The only time to eat diet food is while you are waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child (1912-2004) Member Lighthouse Charity Team Elks Lodge 126

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