I cooked duck breast tonight for the family and it was quite possibly the best I ever cooked.
Gadwalls and Buffies, family devoured it all.
I really out-did myself this time.
Brined the fillets for 10 hours, brine contained 4 cups water, 1 beef bullion cube, 2 TBS of brown sugar, 2 TBS kosher salt, 1 tsp garlic powder & 1/2 TSP black pepper.
After brining, I pounded them almost flat with a meat hammer. Make sure to put a layer of plastic wrap over them so you don't spray the kitchen with blood & meat-bits!
Heated up a large cast iron pan of oil to 375 degrees.
Had 3 dips: plain flour, then beaten eggs (2) with some milk, then flour seasoned with pepper and garlic powder, in that order.
Deep fried for 2 minutes each side.
Topped with a simple homemade gravy.
Very very tender, very mild flavored, yes even the buffies were great! My wife actually preferred the buffies over the gadwalls.
Carl
Mobile, AL
DHBP Member since 1998
"Life is too short to drink bad beer."
Disclaimer: This post and/or report is not a substantiation of or reflection on the true accuracy of the present surveying methods. It is only a report on or comment concerning local observation and/or results. Your results and observation may vary based on your location, local water conditions, food supply, weather conditions and migratory patterns "
Gadwalls and Buffies, family devoured it all.
I really out-did myself this time.
Brined the fillets for 10 hours, brine contained 4 cups water, 1 beef bullion cube, 2 TBS of brown sugar, 2 TBS kosher salt, 1 tsp garlic powder & 1/2 TSP black pepper.
After brining, I pounded them almost flat with a meat hammer. Make sure to put a layer of plastic wrap over them so you don't spray the kitchen with blood & meat-bits!
Heated up a large cast iron pan of oil to 375 degrees.
Had 3 dips: plain flour, then beaten eggs (2) with some milk, then flour seasoned with pepper and garlic powder, in that order.
Deep fried for 2 minutes each side.
Topped with a simple homemade gravy.
Very very tender, very mild flavored, yes even the buffies were great! My wife actually preferred the buffies over the gadwalls.
Carl
Mobile, AL
DHBP Member since 1998
"Life is too short to drink bad beer."
Disclaimer: This post and/or report is not a substantiation of or reflection on the true accuracy of the present surveying methods. It is only a report on or comment concerning local observation and/or results. Your results and observation may vary based on your location, local water conditions, food supply, weather conditions and migratory patterns "