{"product_id":"hudson-valley-moulard-duck","title":"Hudson Valley Moulard Duck","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHudson Valley Moulard Duck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a premium American duck prized for its rich flavor, tender texture, and versatility in the kitchen. Moulard ducks are a distinctive cross between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscovy and Pekin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a combination valued for excellent meat quality and a well-balanced layer of natural fat. The result is deeply savory, richly marbled duck with a luxurious texture that chefs appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether roasted whole until the skin becomes crisp and golden or prepared as individual cuts, Hudson Valley Moulard Duck brings an elevated, restaurant-quality experience to both professional kitchens and home cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHudson Valley Foie Gras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the agricultural region of New York's Hudson Valley, these ducks reflect a tradition of careful farming, quality production, and culinary craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hudson Valley, New York, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moulard Duck – Leg \u0026amp; Breast Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck Breed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moulard (Muscovy × Pekin crossbreed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep ruby-red meat with creamy white fat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, tender, and succulent when properly cooked\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold, savory, and distinctly duck-forward\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm Raised:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, responsibly and humanely raised\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moulard Duck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refrigerate and use within 7–10 days, or freeze for longer storage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerously sized whole duck legs are ideal for classic confit, braising, or slow roasting. Long, gentle cooking helps create crisp skin while making the meat exceptionally tender and easy to pull from the bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck Breasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick, meaty duck breasts feature a substantial layer of rich natural fat. They are especially well suited to pan-searing, allowing the skin to become crisp while the center remains rosy and medium-rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHudson Valley Moulard Duck offers a pronounced savory flavor accompanied by subtle earthy notes. Its naturally rich fat helps retain moisture and tenderness while rendering beautifully during cooking. Whether slowly cooked or quickly seared, the duck develops crisp, golden skin and juicy, flavorful meat with a luxurious mouthfeel and lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck legs provide several important nutrients in addition to their rich flavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Quality Protein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps support muscle health and contributes to satiety\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plays an important role in healthy red blood cell production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinc:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps support normal immune function\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy Fats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains monounsaturated fats as part of its overall fat profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer 4 oz serving, approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 330\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturated Fat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCholesterol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 85 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roast the whole duck until the skin is crisp and golden, allowing its natural fat to render and baste the meat during cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pan-sear duck breasts and finish them in the oven, then slice and serve with a cherry, fig, or orange reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGourmet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add cooked duck to risotto, pasta, salads, or refined bistro-style entrées.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy with Pinot Noir, Bordeaux-style red blends, or a full-bodied Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The duck is shipped chilled in insulated packaging with ice packs to help maintain freshness during delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep refrigerated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32–38°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If you do not plan to use the duck immediately, freeze it upon arrival for up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Thaw gradually in the refrigerator before cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What makes Hudson Valley Moulard duck special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Moulard crossbreed is valued for its rich flavor, balanced fat content, and tender texture, which has made it popular with chefs around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Are these products fully cooked?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. All available variants are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw and must be fully cooked before consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Are the ducks responsibly raised?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. The ducks are farm-raised in New York's Hudson Valley with an emphasis on quality, care, and responsible farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How long can I store them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh duck can be kept refrigerated for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For extended storage, freeze promptly and use within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHudson Valley Moulard Duck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines bold, savory flavor with rich marbling, tender meat, and exceptional versatility. 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