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10 Duck Recipes That Definitely Fit the Bill

The best duck recipes around—for all those times you've just had enough of chicken.
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Christopher Testani

Though duck may take a backseat to chicken and turkey in most homes, it's a staple in Chinese cuisine, and for good reason. Since duck is mostly dark meat, it's prized by those who prefer chicken thighs and legs over breasts. If that includes you, you'll most certainly enjoy these 10 quack-tastic (sorry) dishes, from duck salad to duck confit.

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    Duck Fat Pancakes

    Remember that duck fat you were saving? Use it here to give yourself a luxurious morning pick-me-up with these wonderfully extravagant pancakes.

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    Duck à l'Orange

    We'd always thought of duck à l'orange as a '60s cliché, so it was a surprise to find out how delightful this recipe actually is. We reduced the sugar and caramelized it for a rich sauce with layers of flavor. One thing that hasn't changed: Cooking a whole duck still feels wonderfully extravagant.

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