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Duck fat

graisse de canard · duck fat

Flavor and role
Rendered and strained duck fat, rich and deeply flavored. Potatoes roasted in it turn very crisp outside and tender inside.
Smoke point
190℃
Typical dishes and uses
Confit de canard, roast potatoes, cassoulet, French sauteed potatoes
Substitutes
Replace 1:1 with lard or butter.
Storage
Refrigerate 6 months, freeze 1 year.
Main countries
France · Hungary · China

Updated 2026-10-10