Pulled Duck Breast

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Pulled duck is a variation on pulled pork. Only, instead of BBQ sauce, the duck is mixed with hoisin and served with rice or steamed buns.

Pulled Duck Breast

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Ingredients duck breasts  garlic cloves  chopped ginger hoisin sauce

Pulled Duck Breast

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Duck has more fat than chicken or turkey, which is why it has more flavor. But it’s healthier than beef and other red meats.

Is Duck Healthy?

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First, make shallow slashes through the skin and fat of the duck breast being careful not to cut the meat.

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The key is a slow cook over low heat. That's what gives you tender meat that pulls apart easily.

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After about two hours, when the duck is fully cooked, use your hands or two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.

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Add the shredded duck to a medium sized pot and stir in hoisin sauce over low heat until it is warmed and thickly covered in sauce.

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Serve immediately with pancakes or steamed bao or over rice. Leftover pulled duck can be frozen for three to six months.

Pulled Duck Breast

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While this duck meatloaf doesn’t include those beloved pancakes, it does have all he flavor to remind you of Peking duck.

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These duck burgers with cherry ketchup are a delicious alternative to a traditional beef  burger.

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