Medium-rare duck breast
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Andy M.
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I always cook duck breasts to medium - medium rare. I've had it served to me that way in restaurants.
Scotch
Head Chef
Actually, duck is as susceptible to bacteria as any other poultry, particularly listeria and salmonella. Check this article:
Food Poisoning Bacteria Prefer Duck To Beef On Meat Factory Surfaces
This site recommends cooking duck to an internal temperature of 70 degrees Centigrade (158 Fahrenheit):
"Should duck be cooked to an internal temperature less than 70°C as per the requirements for poultry? It is common practice to have duck pink and bloody in the middle - but is it associated with salmonella? The practice of serving duck pink in the middle is traditional practice in restaurants, and yes there is a potential risk of salmonella. It is suggested that if the duck is not pierced by a knife or similar object then bacteria have not been introduced to the duck breast. This is similar to rare or blue steaks. However, to be safe, cook your ducks thoroughly."
I wouldn't worry too much about it, especially if the duck if purchased from a reliable source and seems to be in good shape, but OTOH I wouldn't serve rare duck to kids, old folks, or anyone with compromised health.
Food Poisoning Bacteria Prefer Duck To Beef On Meat Factory Surfaces
This site recommends cooking duck to an internal temperature of 70 degrees Centigrade (158 Fahrenheit):
"Should duck be cooked to an internal temperature less than 70°C as per the requirements for poultry? It is common practice to have duck pink and bloody in the middle - but is it associated with salmonella? The practice of serving duck pink in the middle is traditional practice in restaurants, and yes there is a potential risk of salmonella. It is suggested that if the duck is not pierced by a knife or similar object then bacteria have not been introduced to the duck breast. This is similar to rare or blue steaks. However, to be safe, cook your ducks thoroughly."
I wouldn't worry too much about it, especially if the duck if purchased from a reliable source and seems to be in good shape, but OTOH I wouldn't serve rare duck to kids, old folks, or anyone with compromised health.
MexicoKaren
Head Chef
Although I love my steaks rare/medium rare, I cannot fathom eating medium rare duck (or ahi tuna for that matter). Just my idiosyncrasy.
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