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Title: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2014, 06:22:30 PM

Has anybody tried duck on the PBC?
I got one Brining in orange juice. I'm trying to see if the duck fat will cause havoc with the fire.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: ACW3 on July 26, 2014, 06:35:49 PM

Let it render into a foil pan.  I'd use the grate with a foil pan on it.  I wouldn't hang the duck on the hooks.  I'd put a foil pan on the grate and then I'd put a cooling rack in the pan.  This way the fat will not drip into the fire.  You could have a real blaze going otherwise.  I'd also save the duck fat.  There are lots of uses for duck fat.  You should still get a nicely roasted duck.  Be careful because the duck can get dry very quickly once it starts to render out the fat.

Art

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2014, 07:19:57 PM

Quote from: ACW3 on July 26, 2014, 06:35:49 PM

Let it render into a foil pan.  I'd use the grate with a foil pan on it.  I wouldn't hang the duck on the hooks.  I'd put a foil pan on the grate and then I'd put a cooling rack in the pan.  This way the fat will not drip into the fire.  You could have a real blaze going otherwise.  I'd also save the duck fat.  There are lots of uses for duck fat.  You should still get a nicely roasted duck.  Be careful because the duck can get dry very quickly once it starts to render out the fat.

Art

Thanks Art.
I have 5 pounds of duck fat in my freezer. I love that stuff.
I never make scrambled eggs or potatoes without duck fat. Duck fat makes THE Best mashed potatoes!

Title: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: Pappymn on July 26, 2014, 07:43:45 PM

I don't have a PBC, but wouldn't it be enough to just catch the fat in the pan and still let it hang? Or is their not enough room?

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2014, 08:01:04 PM

Quote from: Pappymn on July 26, 2014, 07:43:45 PM

I don't have a PBC, but wouldn't it be enough to just catch the fat in the pan and still let it hang? Or is their not enough room?

There is no where to hang and place a dripping pan.
Unless I push the charcoal basket against the wall and place the actual charcoal farther from the bird.
Bend a disposable pan and place it under the bird.

Oh and thanks for catching that typo boo boo Pappy!! Much appreciated.....

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 10:15:33 AM

If I don't try then we'll never know. So I'm going for it.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 03:40:39 PM

Got out of the brine, left it naked in the refrigerator to dry out.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140727_115030_zpsiueqwdv7.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140727_115030_zpsiueqwdv7.jpg.html)

Rub it with some oil and cracked some black pepper.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140727_135259_zpsxqnebks7.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140727_135259_zpsxqnebks7.jpg.html)

And in it go

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140727_135754_zpsm6rjeh9o.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140727_135754_zpsm6rjeh9o.jpg.html)

Using Royal Oak lump charcoal.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: smokendevo on July 27, 2014, 03:42:56 PM

Should be interesting. How long you figure?

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 05:13:40 PM

Another successful PBCed bird!!
Took about an hour to get to 155, PBC was running at a steady 300.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140727_153242_zpsvwsxfkg2.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140727_153242_zpsvwsxfkg2.jpg.html)
 
Placed it on the grate to finish crisping the skin. This was the only time that I got high flames.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140727_153938_zpsr0a6tux1.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140727_153938_zpsr0a6tux1.jpg.html)

Look here folks, this PBC thing is a BEAST!!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: smokendevo on July 27, 2014, 05:14:45 PM

OH ya that does look fantastic  :P :P :P

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: muebe on July 27, 2014, 05:32:38 PM

Looks fantastic!

Title: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: Pappymn on July 27, 2014, 06:17:56 PM

That is one sexy looking bird 8)

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: drholly on July 27, 2014, 06:31:06 PM

Quote from: Pappymn on July 27, 2014, 06:17:56 PM

That is one sexy looking bird 8)

Oh yeah!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: ACW3 on July 27, 2014, 06:40:22 PM

In a word, "WOW"!!

That looks fantastic!!  Nice job!!

Art

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 07:12:01 PM

I realized that I didn't actually have a meal plan for the duck experiment. So I whipped up some tacos.
Homemade corn tortillas
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140727_174601_zpsbyv7mezo.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140727_174601_zpsbyv7mezo.jpg.html)

Duck tacos

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/Duck%20Tacos_zpsjkkzgedl.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/Duck%20Tacos_zpsjkkzgedl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: teesquare on July 27, 2014, 08:54:48 PM

So...Biggie...if you 1 more duck...that automatically qualifies you to do a goose by parliamentary rules...: "Duck, duck....goose!" 8) :D

Looks beautifalous man!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 08:59:02 PM

Quote from: teesquare on July 27, 2014, 08:54:48 PM

So...Biggie...if you 1 more duck...that automatically qualifies you to do a goose by parliamentary rules...: "Duck, duck....goose!" 8) :D

Looks beautifalous man!

Teessquare, I got plans to do a goose once they become available.
I wanted to make sure that the fat wouldn't cause an actual fire.
But I think I'll have to come up with a way to collect the fat. I can't lose all that fat again.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 08:59:51 PM

Quote from: CaptJack on July 27, 2014, 08:44:27 PM

that'll work  ;)

Thank you Captain!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: teesquare on July 27, 2014, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 08:59:02 PM

Quote from: teesquare on July 27, 2014, 08:54:48 PM

So...Biggie...if you 1 more duck...that automatically qualifies you to do a goose by parliamentary rules...: "Duck, duck....goose!" 8) :D

Looks beautifalous man!

Teessquare, I got plans to do a goose once they become available.
I wanted to make sure that the fat wouldn't cause an actual fire.
But I think I'll have to come up with a way to collect the fat. I can't lose all that fat again.

I know what you mean. All of  the luscious fat from duck or goose....I wonder what fried chicken - fried in duck fat would be like....? Sounds like a worthy experiment I think!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: nepas on July 27, 2014, 09:06:31 PM

Looks real good.

DUCK

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 09:24:34 PM

Quote from: teesquare on July 27, 2014, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 08:59:02 PM

Quote from: teesquare on July 27, 2014, 08:54:48 PM

So...Biggie...if you 1 more duck...that automatically qualifies you to do a goose by parliamentary rules...: "Duck, duck....goose!" 8) :D

Looks beautifalous man!

Teessquare, I got plans to do a goose once they become available.
I wanted to make sure that the fat wouldn't cause an actual fire.
But I think I'll have to come up with a way to collect the fat. I can't lose all that fat again.

I know what you mean. All of  the luscious fat from duck or goose....I wonder what fried chicken - fried in duck fat would be like....? Sounds like a worthy experiment I think!

Please do not put ideas in my head! LOL
Best fries I have ever had I fried them in duck fat. But I can't see myself doing a large batch. That fat is too valuable.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: TentHunteR on July 27, 2014, 10:05:51 PM

That duck looks fabulous!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: hikerman on July 27, 2014, 10:24:56 PM

Very nice Mr Bigg! You know, I've got a duck in the freezer and about a week ago I was wondering how that bugger would do on the PBC. Well now I know,  and I can't wait to get mine hung!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 10:32:52 PM

Quote from: hikerman on July 27, 2014, 10:24:56 PM

Very nice Mr Bigg! You know, I've got a duck in the freezer and about a week ago I was wondering how that bugger would do on the PBC. Well now I know,  and I can't wait to get mine hung!

It was way easier than I expected. My only complain is losing the fat.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: spuds on July 28, 2014, 02:52:48 AM

Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on July 27, 2014, 10:32:52 PM

Quote from: hikerman on July 27, 2014, 10:24:56 PM

Very nice Mr Bigg! You know, I've got a duck in the freezer and about a week ago I was wondering how that bugger would do on the PBC. Well now I know,  and I can't wait to get mine hung!

It was way easier than I expected. My only complaint is losing the fat.

You know it! Thats half the fat I got
from one goose on the Farberware rotisserie.
2.5 cups...That stuff is pure cooking GOLD.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/mightybooboo/cg3_zps7a8cdca3.jpg)

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: Smokin Don on July 28, 2014, 11:06:21 AM

Some of the best lookin tacos I have seen Bigg!!! I never done a duck but you got me wanting to! Don

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: muebe on July 28, 2014, 11:09:59 AM

Those tacos look so good!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 28, 2014, 11:45:33 AM

Quote from: Smokin Don on July 28, 2014, 11:06:21 AM

Some of the best lookin tacos I have seen Bigg!!! I never done a duck but you got me wanting to! Don

Duck is good Eats. Simple seasoning.
Let me dig up some of my past duck plates

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 28, 2014, 11:55:18 AM

I did these duck breasts a while back. Salt them a day in advance, leave in the refrigerator uncovered.
Start in a cold cast iron Skillet, medium heat, skin side down. This way the fat renders and skin gets crackling.
Once IT gets to 120, turn them over and brown the other side. Remove at 150.

Here they are resting:
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140214_185816_zpsdrb2dsw9.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140214_185816_zpsdrb2dsw9.jpg.html)

Served with Saffron Rice and orange sauce. Your wife will be happy happy happy!!

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/Duck%20a%20Lorange_zpsg8csj5nv.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/Duck%20a%20Lorange_zpsg8csj5nv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: drholly on July 28, 2014, 01:27:20 PM

I love the duck taco idea - they looked great!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 30, 2014, 08:09:35 PM

So I had some leftover duck. I'm going to wing it and make duck enchiladas.
First, fresh corn tortillas

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140730_165924_zpsdl4g2oad.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140730_165924_zpsdl4g2oad.jpg.html)

Shred the duck, roll in queso and a little red enchilada sauce (homemade). I'll share it with you when I'm done tweaking it.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140730_173955_zpsmjg5en3a.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140730_173955_zpsmjg5en3a.jpg.html)

Bake for 20 minutes

Let it rest

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140730_181042_zpsumjmgfyr.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140730_181042_zpsumjmgfyr.jpg.html)

Make black bean and corn salad

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20140730_174742_zps8swugxbs.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20140730_174742_zps8swugxbs.jpg.html)

Plate, wash it down with modelo

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/Duck%20enchiladas_zpseklvoleb.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/Duck%20enchiladas_zpseklvoleb.jpg.html)

Duck enchiladas, served

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: teesquare on July 30, 2014, 08:15:06 PM

Soy Tejano!

That is serious Tex-Mex soul food Biggie!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 30, 2014, 09:50:43 PM

Quote from: teesquare on July 30, 2014, 08:15:06 PM

Soy Tejano!

That is serious Tex-Mex soul food Biggie!

Thank you Tee!!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on July 30, 2014, 10:38:51 PM

Thanks for the tip about starting the duck in a cold pan.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: spuds on July 30, 2014, 11:53:15 PM

Artwork

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: akruckus on November 18, 2014, 04:05:10 PM

Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2014, 07:19:57 PM

Quote from: ACW3 on July 26, 2014, 06:35:49 PM

Let it render into a foil pan.  I'd use the grate with a foil pan on it.  I wouldn't hang the duck on the hooks.  I'd put a foil pan on the grate and then I'd put a cooling rack in the pan.  This way the fat will not drip into the fire.  You could have a real blaze going otherwise.  I'd also save the duck fat.  There are lots of uses for duck fat.  You should still get a nicely roasted duck.  Be careful because the duck can get dry very quickly once it starts to render out the fat.

Art

Thanks Art.
I have 5 pounds of duck fat in my freezer. I love that stuff.
I never make scrambled eggs or potatoes without duck fat. Duck fat makes THE Best mashed potatoes!

Deep frying in duck fat is the way to go!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: TwoPockets on November 19, 2014, 07:08:08 AM

That looks so good.

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: IR2dum on November 19, 2014, 08:41:36 AM

Excellent!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: Pit Barrel Cooker Co. on November 20, 2014, 10:59:17 PM

Duck tacos? Wow! Looks awesome!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 02, 2014, 01:09:42 PM

Quote from: Pit Barrel Cooker Co. on November 20, 2014, 10:59:17 PM

Duck tacos? Wow! Looks awesome!

Thank you!! We went to town on that duck, fantastic!!

Title: Re: DUCK on the PBC
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on December 02, 2014, 01:49:03 PM

Duck enchilada looks great, that's what I'm quacking about.  ;)