PrimoSand Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi Folks, I've just received and un-crated my first ever KK cooker and first ever ceramic cooker for that matter. It's gorgeous ! I can't wait to start learning, cooking and eating. One of the items I'm hoping to master is roast duck. Does anyone out there know duck. All advice would be greatly appreciated. Also I've ordered two bags of Wicked Good Lump (weekend warrior) from Ken at charcoalstore.com, the 22lb bags cost $15.95 ea. and shipping out to southern Cal. was another $32.00 for a total of $63.40 for two 22lb bags. This will come to me UPS ground in one box (no pallet). I was told by another group that had (only 11lbs bags) of the "competition blend" that lump charcoal needed to be shipped on a pallet or it will arrive as dust. This made shipping cost impractical. Ken at "the charcoal Store said no you don't need to ship it on a pallet. Can anyone shed some light on this discrepancy and can anyone tell me of a closer/cheaper source of "very good" or better lump closer to Los Angeles? thanks for the help Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nator Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 box was just fine I got 3 bags of wicked competition large bags direct from them in a box and it arrived just fine. Welcome to the forum and the world of ceramic cooking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Duck recipes This is probably NOT on ceramic cookers, so will take some modifying (in a good way, to make it even easier). http://www.barbecuen.com/duck.htm Looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Great looking tiles...good choice. I've never cooked a duck, but am sure some around here have and will be giving you some hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadDog Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Charcoal @PrimoSand Welcome to the mad world of KK land. I would think you should be able to buy lump in LA like at Walmart or some place like that. I'm sure someone will give you some good info here soon. Now if you ever happen to be up around Paso Robles, CA then stop in and I'll sell you some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Great looking tiles...good choice. I've never cooked a duck, but am sure some around here have and will be giving you some hints. You eat your duck uncooked, Curly? Wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimoSand Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 this thing won't let me send anything but very small replies ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadDog Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 What operating system do you have and what browser are you using? Maybe we can figure out what is wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimoSand Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Internet explorer and XP Media Center. I had to send a small post and then go in and edit it. At that point I added more text and pictures to my first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadDog Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Internet explorer and XP Media Center. I had to send a small post and then go in and edit it. At that point I added more text and pictures to my first post. The site admins will have to see if can help you. I'm not sure what is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Internet explorer and XP Media Center. I had to send a small post and then go in and edit it. At that point I added more text and pictures to my first post. Are you referring to the fact you had to post two test post before you could post the pics? There is a spam trap installed that only allows you to post text messages until you have made two posts and been a forum member for 2 days before allowing to post a URL (and pics are URL links). Though there is no size limits on the text posts. If you think that is not it, PM me with more info. -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Great looking tiles...good choice. I've never cooked a duck, but am sure some around here have and will be giving you some hints. You eat your duck uncooked, Curly? Wow... No, I don't eat it raw! I don't think I've ever had any duck though, cooked either! Is it good? Let's see some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwood Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 duck cooks well on a rottiserie, med/high heat is good, you want the fat to get rendered out and get the skin nice and crispy OR buy some nice duck breasts marinate or just s&p grill them on high heat and cook them like you would a steak I like mine medium/med.rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodieB Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Hi Primo, Welcome to the KK World. Nice color. Let me tell you, you are going to love the KK. As for sourcing lump, I don't know if you have firewood suppliers there or not. I was at a loss to find lump locally, then found that one of the local wood suppliers carries mesquite lump from Mexico. It's in pretty much a generic sack, paper lined with plastic, and just sez lump mesquite charcoal from Mexico, no brand. But it's $15 for a 40 lb. bag, and I've now done a 24 1/2 hour cook with one load of it. Of course I live in the snowy mtns. & people buy a lot of firewood. Not sure if you have any places like that where you live. Check the yellow pages and start making some phone calls. Also check places like Wild Oats whole food stores & equivalent. I guarantee you can find lump WAY cheaper than ordering from Wicked Good. As for roasting duck, I would suggest starting out with the same time & temps you would use in a regular oven. You'll find that you can control the temp of your KK just as closely as you can a home oven with very little problem. Peruse the many informative posts in the forum from all the knowledgeable folks for the details of cooking on the KK. Woodie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1927 Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I Haven't Tried Duck on the Q . . . but everytime I've tried to make duck it has been a huge disappointment. The biggest problem is there is NO meat. I'll wait until somebodyelse makes mouthwatering duck before I give it a try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 A lot of ducks sold here are "peking ducks" i.e. heavy on the fat and emphasis on the skin; there is a breed called muscovy ducks. Do they sell muscovy ducks in the states? This breed has a lot more meat, you can get it at the monthly Organic Market - Darling Harbour here in Sydney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 why-a-duck why a not a fence, or a horse or a chicken. sorry couldn't resist the marx brothers inference! But sreious a duck sounds fantastic! how about a rotis.? lots of drippings from a white = peking duck, but very juicy. The muscovy is a good choice for a leaner duck, and a larger breast size too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Re: why-a-duck why a not a fence' date=' or a horse or a chicken. sorry couldn't resist the marx brothers inference! But sreious a duck sounds fantastic! how about a rotis.? lots of drippings from a white = peking duck, but very juicy. The muscovy is a good choice for a leaner duck, and a larger breast size too[/quote'] Hilarious The duck on the rotis will definitely be on in about a month time (I don't know of any other place that has the organic muscovy) . So they do sell them in the states? I have this killer twice cooked duck recipe so will try it on the rotisserie and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1927 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Why eat duck when you have those scrumptious looking kangaroos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwood Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 the muscovy is great for buying the breast and cooking them medium to medium-rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
