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Duck Cracklings: Ciciolli Di Oca
Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.
Molto Mario : Episode FLMMO-143F

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Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 48 hours
Ease of preparation: intermediate

1 duck's skin with scant amount of meat attached, meat used for another purpose
Salt

Slice in the skin into strips about 1-inch wide. Place strips in a nonstick pan with 1/4 cup water and cook over high heat until water evaporates and skin boils in its own fat for 20 minutes. The edges should be crispy. Remove, drain, salt heavily and press under a weight for at least 48 hours.


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