Tools
Duck Cooking Tools
Fast answers for the practical questions: how long, how hot, how much, and what to use instead. Each tool runs in your browser — nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
All tools
- Duck Cooking-Time PlannerLiveEnter whole-duck weight and oven temperature to get a planning range — then verify the finish with a thermometer.Best for: Planning dinner timing
- Interactive Duck Doneness GuideLivePick a cut, method, and the result you want. See probe placement, carryover, rest time, and the USDA safety recommendation side by side.Best for: Cooking with a thermometer
- Whole-Duck Serving CalculatorLiveWork out how many whole ducks to buy for your table, based on guest count, appetite, and leftovers.Best for: Shopping for a dinner party
- Duck-Fat Substitution CalculatorLiveConvert butter, oil, or lard quantities into a practical duck-fat amount across tablespoons, cups, and grams.Best for: Adapting a recipe
- Recipe ScalerLiveScale an ingredient list from its original servings to the number you're actually cooking for, fractions handled cleanly.Best for: Cooking for a different crowd
- What Should I Do With This Duck?LiveAnswer five questions about the duck in front of you and get one to three method recommendations with links to the technique guides.Best for: Deciding what to make tonight
Free download
The Duck Cooking Starter Guide
A concise PDF covering the four duck cuts, target internal temperatures, how to render a fat cap properly, and what to buy first. Written for home cooks making duck for the first time.
- Temperature targets for breast, legs, and whole birds
- A one-page shopping checklist
- The three mistakes that make duck tough