Scored Skin

Poultry

Scored Skin

Scored-skin magret is the Moulard duck breast prepared with a crosshatch on the fat cap—ready for even rendering. Scoring is the difference between rubbery fat and crisp lacquered skin. Score only through fat, not deep into meat; start skin-down in a cool pan; pour off fat as it melts; finish briefly on the flesh side; rest and slice. Pre-scored retail magrets save time but still need thorough drying. Salt the scored surface so it draws moisture.

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Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutPortionPrep ReadyScored SkinVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 283

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 25 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.06 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 11.6 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.33 g
  • Cholesterol 120 mg
  • Sodium 73.9 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.88 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.49 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 13.5 g
  • Water 57.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Gascony magret cookery insisted on careful scoring before the pan.

Restaurant prep lines scored magrets to order for consistent rendering.

Retail packs of pre-scored magret helped home cooks nail crisp skin.

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