From Feather to Pan – warning meat prep graphic

[Broch]

In my youth I would kill, pluck and gut around 200 birds over three days at Christmas, mostly turkeys. But I can’t stand the job now so these six have been skinned.

They’ll rest in the fridge for a few days then four of them will go in the freezer.

I have a load of recipes for duck but I’d be interested in your ideas (remember, they’re skinned).

 

[Sundowner]

In my youth I would kill, pluck and gut around 200 birds over three days at Christmas, mostly turkeys. But I can’t stand the job now so these six have been skinned.

They’ll rest in the fridge for a few days then four of them will go in the freezer.

I have a load of recipes for duck but I’d be interested in your ideas (remember, they’re skinned).

Confit the lot!!!!
Recipes for that are everywhere!!

 

[Janne]

Casserole. Strong, young red wine, garlic and herb based.

 

[Broch]

Just enjoyed slow-cooked (4 and a half hours) with stock, sherry, Seville marmalade, orange zest and garlic - really quite fantastic. The slightly gamey flavour of wild mallard contrasts well with the sweet and citrus flavours.

That's two down

I will try confit of duck and probably a red wine casserole (Mmm.... have to get more duck )

 

[Janne]

How do you avoid dentist bills?

I used to ‘feel’ with a metal straight pin in the wound holes.

 

[Robson Valley]

I've done wine braised Canada goose. These would go just as well. Look forward to it.
2 year-old plum sauce will be on the side.

We are required by law to use non-toxic shot for migratory waterfowl of all kinds.
Steel shot is the most economical.
Then we use a carpenter's magnetic stud finder (for finding hidden nails) to scan the birds for shot.

 

[Broch]

How do you avoid dentist bills?

I used to ‘feel’ with a metal straight pin in the wound holes.

You can feel the shot in the duck as you're preparing it - well, so far I've found it all

 

[Broch]

We are required by law to use non-toxic shot for migratory waterfowl of all kinds.

Same in UK; no lead allowed over water.

 

[Janne]

Btw, you should not have to do any warning about showing meat.
It is a part of our natural diet.