Duck is a wonderful protein that can amplify any meal. Rich like other red meats, but versatile like your favorite poultry, duck offers the best features of your favorite meat. And, while duck sometimes gets a bad rap for being difficult to prepare, we are here to…

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Two local companies vie for title of "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana"

Two local companies vie for the title of "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana" by Lynnette Grant, WSBT 22 Reporter Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 Two local companies vie for, "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana" (WSBT Photo) Michiana is home to the “Coolest Thing Made…

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Cooking With Duck? Terms You Should Know

Cooking with duck can seem like an intimidating task. Not only is duck cooked differently than other popular meats, but the vocabulary used when preparing duck can be confusing. That is why we are here to make preparing and cooking duck accessible for everyone starting…

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Winter Stews & Soups: Beef, Lamb, or Duck?

Soup is a cold weather staple. Even if a blanket could be a food, it would be soup! There are so many delicious options that you can serve and what’s even better, many of your traditional favorites taste even better when you include duck. The next time you’re trying…

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Hoosier Poultry Producers Donate More Than 200,000 Pounds in 2022

Hoosier poultry companies including Maple Leaf Farms recently joined together with Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to recognize the generosity of the state's poultry producers at the 75th annual Indiana State Poultry Association…

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French Duck Breast Recipes

Many delicious duck breast recipes originated in France, and we are happy to share some of our favorites below: Duck à l’Orange Take your duck with orange sauce to the next level with this Duck à l'Orange recipe! Using duck breast, this French favorite is a simple…

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Duck Stuffed Mushrooms

These delicious duck and mushroom bites are perfect for parties or holiday gatherings. Blend savory herbs with our Ground Duck, cream cheese, parmesan, and panko to create this crowd favorite appetizer!

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Duck Fat Snack Mix

Take your snack mix to another level with delicious Duck Fat! This recipe is a great holiday appetizer or snack for a big game.

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Duck Stuffed Dates

Create a quick and easy appetizer for your guests this holiday season with Duck Stuffed Dates! Bacon-wrapped and stuffed with a Duck Chorizo Ground Duck blend and goat cheese crumbles, these dates will have your friends and family coming back for seconds.

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Duck Potato Bombs

Looking for a way to use leftover duck and mashed potatoes from the holidays? Try our Loaded Duck Potato Bombs! Packed with delicious Roast Half Duck, cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon.

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Move Over Thanksgiving Turkey, Whole Duck is Taking The Stage this Season

It's the time of year to create a holiday menu your entire family is going to love. And one simple solution is to switch it up with duck as your main dish this year! So, why chose duck over turkey? Here are just a few reasons: It’s faster to cook. Duck is a smaller…

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Turducken

Looking to serve a large party? Use an extra-large turkey breast, 2 chicken breast, 2 duck breast and 2 cups of stuffing to make a turducken large enough to feed 10. Cook for 2.5 hrs.

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Thanksgiving Trends 2022: Whole Roast Duck For The Holidays

If you are looking for an alternative to a Thanksgiving turkey, try Maple Leaf Farms duck! With delicious flavor and versatile appeal, duck is a great choice for your Thanksgiving bird. Whole Duck Preparation Everyone wants easy-to-prepare options that will also…

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Unique Holiday Recipes

It is officially holiday season! With many different celebrations and events coming up in the next few months, it can be difficult to find unique recipes for every occasion. If you are looking to change up your Thanksgiving dinner or need fun appetizers for your New…

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Duck Breeds + Different Meats

Part of what makes Maple Leaf Farms such a trusted source for duck meat is how we raise our ducks. We offer a transparent view of the care and attention to quality that we put into every step of our Farm to Fork process so consumers can feel confident in purchasing our…

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What in the World IS Confit Duck Leg? All You Need To Know About This Traditional French Slow Cooked Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious and classic duck recipe, look no further than Duck Confit. Developed in the 1600s in France, this dish has been a favorite for centuries because of the tender, flavorful meat that results from this cooking method. Confit is prepared…

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Insta-Worthy Duck Charcuterie & Wine Pairings

With the ever-growing popularity of charcuterie boards, there are many different selections you can make to create a board your guests are going to love. Boards can range from cheese only to meats only, but most have a mix of both along with fruit or seasonal spreads…

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Non-Traditional Duck Confit Recipes

Search the term “traditional duck dish” and you will no doubt find a reference to Duck Confit, or confit de canard as the French call it. With origins in Gascony, duck confit is a centuries-old technique that involves slowly cooking duck in its own fat yielding…

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Duck Confit French Onion Soup

Add Duck Confit to this comfort food classic to take your French onion soup to the next level!

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Ethical Eating Starts with Sustainable Meat Options

While fruits, grains and vegetables are often lauded as more eco-friendly, consumers should not shy away from meat and poultry, which can be a key component of a healthy diet. By looking past the label and understanding the production methods of your supplier, you can…

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Country Fried Duck & Waffles

Add crispy Duck & Waffles to your brunch menu this weekend! Our Duck Breast is crusted in breadcrumbs and fried, nestled on top of a savory waffle, then drizzled with maple syrup.

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Duck Pumpkin Soup

Celebrate fall with a delicious Duck Pumpkin Soup! Our Roast Half Duck is blended into a warm soup with pumpkin and coconut milk then topped with pepitas.

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Duck Meatloaf

Warm up on a cozy fall night with Duck Meatloaf! Our Ground Duck is blended with oats, tomato puree, onions cooked in Duck Fat, and fresh parsley to create a delicious comfort food classic.

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Duck Fat Chips

Looking for a healthier option? Oven Bake: After rinsing your potato slices in…

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What Is Braising? Learn how Duck is Perfect for this Combination Cooking Method

Braising is the process of cooking meat with a dry heat first to lightly brown the cut before using a moist heat to finish cooking the dish. Once it is lightly browned, it is cooked on wet heat with the duck simmering in liquid until it is ready to use. We love…

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