Duck
Duck is an often overlooked dinner time alternative to chicken. Roasting a whole duck for Thanksgiving or Christmas makes a rich and meaty alternative to the classic turkey. Plus you’ll end up with some delectable duck fat to use in future cooking. One of the most important steps when cooking duck is to score the skin and make sure you cook that skin long enough to render the fat and crisp the skin.
Deciding what to serve alongside your may actually be more difficult than cooking it due to all the choices. A great place to start is with duck-fat roasted potatoes or other root vegetables, such as beets. Of course, mashed potatoes are always a classic choice and pair nicely with a wide variety of vegetables. Mushroom risotto is an earthy alternative. For a more casual meal try cornbread with a bluegrass salad.
Serve duck with…
Something with Veggies
roasted root vegetables
sautéed cabbage
caramelized onions
butternut squash
roasted pumpkin
mashed pumpkin
ratatouille
roasted squash
green bean casserole
peas
sautéed beet greens
sautéed chard
sautéed cabbage & apples
duck-fat roasted beets
roasted asparagus
parsnips
parsnip purée
stuffed artichokes
roasted onions
roasted carrots
braised red cabbage
sautéed broccoli rabe
roasted Brussels sprouts & pancetta
braised leeks
braised cabbage & bacon
cauliflower puree
haricot vert
roasted cauliflower
roasted fennel
braised fennel
kohlrabi
celeriac purée
sautéed spinach
creamed spinach
pea purée
Something Starchy
roasted potatoes
mashed potatoes
duck-fat potatoes
duck -fat popovers
mushroom risotto
roasted sweet potatoes
sweet potato purée
garlic mashed potatoes
wild rice
cheddar & chive biscuits
potatoes dauphinoise
risotto
herb bread stuffing
bread dumplings
cornbread dressing
baked sweet potatoes
Spanish rice
saffron rice
cornbread
potatoes anna
scalloped potatoes
rice pilaf
spaetzle
lentils
potato rosti
blackeyed peas
polenta
mushroom wild rice
Just Salads
frisée salad
warm beet salad
tomato salad
carrot salad
chicory salad
rocket salad
Waldorf salad
bluegrass salad
salad greens with mustard vinaigrette
slaw
Something Saucy
sage & brown butter sauce
cherry glaze
balsamic reduction
raspberry & orange sauce
cherry jus
raspberry sauce
Something Fruity
roasted grapes
cranberry & pear chutney
plum chutney
balsamic cherries
pomegranate
roasted plums
roasted pears
grilled peaches