Rendered Duck Fat

Ingredients

• Skin and fat from 1 whole duck, avoid tail and neck areas

Instructions

1. Cut skin and fat into medium pieces and put into a medium heavy-bottomed pot. Add ½ cup water and simmer over medium heat until water evaporates and skin pieces are crisp and have released all their fat, about 1 hour.
2. Strain clear golden fat through a sieve. Store duck fat in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.