Late Season River Ducks

How To Cook The Perfect Duck Breast

My husband and I were waterfowl hunting fools when we lived in the frigid state of North Dakota. I cooked ducks and geese on a regular basis for years and this experience taught me quite a bit about cooking with these special birds. I know that a perfectly cooked duck breast should have crispy, savory skin—a reward so good that it makes the tedious job of plucking worthwhile. Developing that crust and getting a juicy, medium-rare center is easy...