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First Spatchcocked Duck
thetrim
Posts: 11,352
Thought I'd try something new. I'm a big fan of Maple Leaf Farm Ducks and have done too many breasts to count. This was my first try of a whole 6 lb duck.
Done on the bottom portion of my swing rack indirect w a drip pan. Got the egg to 300. At one hour I added 4 thin sliced Yukon Golds and 1/2 of a thin sliced Vidalia Onion w two sprigs of rosemary chopped off the stem.
Temp climbed to 350.
Final time was 3 hours. Internal of 180. Next time, I'll maintain temp at 275 and let more of the fat render, remove the drip pan and crisp the skin up a little more before the finish.
All in all, it was great and the potatoes were amazing. I need to grill at least one duck per month.
Done on the bottom portion of my swing rack indirect w a drip pan. Got the egg to 300. At one hour I added 4 thin sliced Yukon Golds and 1/2 of a thin sliced Vidalia Onion w two sprigs of rosemary chopped off the stem.
Temp climbed to 350.
Final time was 3 hours. Internal of 180. Next time, I'll maintain temp at 275 and let more of the fat render, remove the drip pan and crisp the skin up a little more before the finish.
All in all, it was great and the potatoes were amazing. I need to grill at least one duck per month.
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95
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Gorgeous!
I'm Kristi ~ Live in FL ~ BGE since 2003.
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That looks very interesting -- i might (?) try it ???
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That looks amazing. I am sure the taters cooked in duck fat were something special. Really nice plated pics.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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Looks great. Did you add any wood to the lump?Enjoying life in Cincinnati, Ohio - Large BGE & MiniMax BGE
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Did a couple pieces of apple wood. That's it
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95 -
Looks great!
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I think I would love to do a hanging duck to render the fat a bit more, but looks great.
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Great idea. I'm doing a Peking Duck this weekend for Mother's Day.LBGE & SBGE. Central Texas.
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We usually kill around 1200 ducks a season, and never even thought about spatchcocking one. Good idea!Geaux Tigers!! West Monroe, Louisiana
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CPARKTX said:Great idea. I'm doing a Peking Duck this weekend for Mother's Day.
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95 -
That looks sooo good. Gotta try it. Thanks and I love your beer selection.
Damascus, VA. Friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail.
LBGE Aug 2012, SBGE Feb 2014
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Looks great. I've heard duck fat has an incredible flavor, but I've only had Duck 1 time from a restaurant (4 slices of duck breast). I thought it was ok, but nothing fantastic.Is it that good? What am I missing here?Bx - > NJ ->TX!!!All to get cheaper brisket!
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