Whole

Poultry

Whole

Whole duck is the complete bird for roasting, braising, or breaking into confit legs and pan breasts. Fat under the skin must render for crisp results; a drip pan and patience matter more than with chicken. Dry the skin, prick thick fat deposits, roast to render and brown, rest, and carve. Save fat and carcass. Chinese lacquered roasts and French oven ducks both reward airflow and dry skin. Plan sides that like duck fat—potatoes first.

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FreshRoastedStoredWhole

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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 181

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.4 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.94 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.05 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol 95.4 mg
  • Sodium 69.1 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.98 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.48 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21 g
  • Water 63.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Whole form averages edible parts as typically consumed.

History

Chinese roast-duck shops made the whole lacquered bird a culinary icon.

French Sunday tables roasted whole ducks when farms sent birds to market.

Home holiday cooks still choose whole duck for drama and jars of leftover fat.

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