It was delicious, but I don't know if I will make it again. It takes about 1.25 to 1.5 pounds of duck to get a 4 ounce serving of meat. I think I will just buy duck breasts and smoke them.
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It was delicious, but I don't know if I will make it again. It takes about 1.25 to 1.5 pounds of duck to get a 4 ounce serving of meat. I think I will just buy duck breasts and smoke them.
Really? Maybe the bones add to the weight. If they do then yes, better to just buy the duck breast.
Ducks have a lot of fat under their skin. It makes buoyant and keeps them warm in cold water. When I buy whole ducks they tend to have smaller breasts. I have smoked just the duck breasts before and they come out great. I think it is a better option just to do the breasts.
I have no regrets doing the whole ducks. I love experimenting with different meats. It is fun to try new recipes.