Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Duck

Peak

Flavor: Rich, deep flavor, high-fat skin.

Type

meat

Peak Months

Nov, Dec

Season Window

Oct → Jan

Flavor & uses

Rich, deep flavor, high-fat skin.

Roast crown, confit legs, cure breast for ham.

Storage

Keep cold; air-dry skin for crisping.

Today

Phase: Peak

Peak: Nov, Dec

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Five-Spice Roasted Duck

A simple recipe for five-spice roasted duck, served with a tea-soy sauce glaze.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Seared Duck Breast with Orange Glaze

This recipe features seared duck breast paired with a sweet and tangy orange glaze, highlighting the rich flavors of the duck.

Local produce: 50%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Elevated Pacific Northwest Duck Recipes for Special Occasions

A collection of top-rated duck recipes, including roast duck, confit, Peking duck, and more, featuring the rich and flavorful meat that pairs well with seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 70%

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Honey, Soy, and Ginger Sauce

Pan-seared duck breasts are finished in the oven and topped with a sweet-savory honey, soy, and ginger sauce.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Slow-Roasted Duck with Crispy Skin

A classic slow-roasted duck recipe that results in crispy skin and a fully cooked breast, suitable for a higher-end restaurant menu.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 70%

Orange and Soy Glazed Roast Duck

A flavorful roast duck recipe featuring a brown sugar and soy glaze, with fresh orange zest and juice.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Roasted Duck with Bigarade Sauce

Roasted duck with a complex, citrus-forward bigarade sauce made from bitter oranges and aromatic vegetables.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 80%Bold flavor: 90%

Seared Duck Breasts with Seasonal Fruit

Seared duck breasts served with a sweet and tart seasonal fruit compote, cooked in a cast-iron skillet.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Crispy Roasted Duck with Medium-Rare Meat

This recipe demonstrates how to roast a whole duck to achieve crispy skin and medium-rare meat, using a technique that can be applied to high-end restaurant menus.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 70%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Duck with Garlic and Lemon

Whole roasted duck seasoned with salt, garlic, and lemon, cooked on a rack to allow the fat to render.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 60%