For the ultimate wild-duck presentation, use the whole bird and leave the skin on. Here’s how. Pluck the breast, legs, thighs, and rib areas of the duck. Use a propane torch to carefully singe any ...

When buying ducks, ask your butcher for Pekin or a Pekin hybrid like the Mulard. Most likely the ducks will be sold frozen, so prepare ahead and leave at least one day for it to thaw in the ...

It’s holiday time, and a whole roasted bird is the centerpiece of the celebration. Here’s where to buy locally raised ducks and geese, and heritage breed turkeys, too. Try it out: Our favorite ...