![]() ![]() Maple Leaf Farms even offers Halal whole duck. And if you’re looking for a different party appetizer, try the Duck Bacon & Sweet Corn Wontons or Duck Wings. Home chefs can start with the basics like a pan seared duck breast. And be sure to check out the #LunchwithLiv weekly recipe video series on Facebook with Olivia Tucker, the 4th generation to join Maple Leaf Farms. There are even “quack hacks” from culinary pros. Filter them by their degree of difficulty, preparation time or serving size. ![]() With easy to follow videos, Maple Leaf Farms takes the mystery out of working with this protein. If they think of it all, they think of Peking Duck from “A Christmas Story.” And duck has a bad rap for being “fatty.” But if you cook it correctly, did you know you can eliminate 70% of the fat? Most people don’t usually think of duck as a protein source. As part of their sustainability efforts, Maple Leaf Farms even sees that the feathers are used in pillows and comforters. The meat is packed and sent to the distribution center then on to restaurants, retailers and an online consumer store. Once the ducks are ready to harvest, they are sent to Maple Leaf Farms processing center. And all feed comes from Maple Leaf Farms, ensuring quality control. Family farmers check on their birds at least twice a day. The barns provide fresh air as well as shelter and protection from predators. The ducks have free access to fresh water and feed in climate-controlled barns. Maple Leaf Farms ducks receive no growth hormones or antibiotics for growth promotion. Once hatched, the ducklings move to nearby farms with cage-free, free-roaming environments. This family business starts with their breeder farms and hatcheries. Maple Leaf Farms, located in northern Indiana, is North America’s leading duck producer. Discover the perfect way to cook duck and reduce fat and check out the important nutritional advantages. Learn how Maple Leaf Farms produces this protein with a “farm to fork” focus. Taste of Blue Ridge Top Chef Steve Ferrell is serving oak smoked duck breast from Maple Leaf Farms. Root to Table diners are in for a special treat July 18th at Shepherdstown’s Bavarian Inn. ![]()
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