I Pardoned The Turkey

dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m

3 years ago

Sounds like everyone had a nice, delicious and safe Thanksgiving.

I am one of those who is not too excited about a huge turkey for the special Thanksgiving day. I decide to make something everyone likes, a duck. All the talk about pineapple made me think of pineapple duck.

The duck skin was removed for better marinating (48 hours) and then prepared by "hot air sous vide" for 10 hours at 155F..

Duck skin was roasted to "shattering crispy" and enjoyed Peking duck style but with naan bread.

No leftovers except bones, which were made into the most wonderful duck soup.

dcarch

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foodonastump
3 years ago
Let’s preempt debate about your use (bastardization? 😂) of the term “sous vide” by saying “been there done that” and skip straight to what’s important: your meal looks absolutely delicious! Really nicely done.

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3556787/hot-air-sous-vide
sal 60 Hanzlik
3 years ago
Beautiful platter.
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bob_cville
3 years ago
As is usual in the creations you share here, once again you've made a work of art that seems almost too beautiful to eat, and that seems far too delicious not to.

Instead of a turkey my sister in law made a roast prime rib.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
3 years ago
OMG, that photo is making my mouth water!! I am such a carnivore!

I am planning prime rib and Yorkshire pudding for Christmas. Can't wait :-)
Fun2BHere
3 years ago
Beautiful plating, Dcarch.
morz8 - Washington Coast
3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful Dcarch. And, your dinner too, Bob!

We did the complete turkey with all the extras. And decided after that it is as much work for two as it is for a crowd, with the only difference being we ate less of it. DH is not wild about turkey leftovers. Thursday, Friday, and by Saturday he asked if we could have a steak that night ;0)

Think we will go the prime rib route for Christmas, or since we typically would do that New Years Day, maybe something else festive, I'll see what's available. Possibly even crab by then although the season hasn't begun yet here - there is always that chance it will be available live (not yet opened for the fishermen).
nickel_kg
3 years ago
Wow!
sweet_betsy No AL Z7
3 years ago
Too beautiful to eat as always!
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
3 years ago
What are the things that look like rose hips?
caroline94535
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
That is such a lovely duck and presentation. My poor bird is chastising me for not dressing its platter with such elegance.
agmss15
3 years ago
Yummy.

Barberries?
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you very much everyone!

bob_cville, Perfectly done beef without sous vide. Nice!

"floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK What are the things that look like rose hips?"

Those are goji berries. One of the many fun things to do for the covid-19 cooking is to incorporate "folk medicine" ideas. Doesn't matter if they work or not.

Goji berries are supposed to be beneficial for the lungs, and improve immunity.

Hey, may be that's why covid-19 is under good control in many Asian countries. 7 covid deaths for 25 million people in Taiwan?!!!!

dcarch
artemis_ma
3 years ago
I love duck... I will try for it next year!
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3 years ago
Thanks. My sister-in-law has made a prime rib roast exactly twice, but she follows a procedure that she claims is foolproof, irrespective of the size of the roast. I'll have to ask her for specifics. But the basic process is preheat the oven, place roast in oven, after 1 hour turn off the heat, and do not open the oven door. Leave the roast there until 40 minutes before it is to be served. Turn oven back on for 30 minutes, remove roast and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
petalique
3 years ago
Looks fantastic!
bragu_DSM 5
3 years ago
... but I did not shoot the deputy ...

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