When subjected to the fat-washing process, rye takes on an incredibly rich and silky texture. This luxurious cocktail from from Haddingtons in Austin, Texas tastes clean, nutty, and not the least bit cloying. More

If this sounds like something up your alley, you can look forward to what may be the richest caramel you will ever eat. Besides adding complex flavor, the duck fat lets the caramel linger on the tongue long after the ice cream is gone. Soy sauce works surprisingly well with caramel, drawing out its buttery qualities. More

There are three keys to getting extra crunchy fried potatoes: First, you've got to cook them for long enough to allow the gluey starch inside the cells to dissolve and work on the cell walls, gluing them into a thicker, more robust shape. Secondly, you've got to heat their surface in order to dehydrate and crisp them. Finally, you have to maximize the surface area, giving the potatoes more places to crisp up. More

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Juniper plays best with gamey meats, but game can be hard to come by. If you don't hunt (or have a friend who does), your options are limited. Ducks, however, are far more widely available and are... More

In this salad of greens made with lard and bacon, the richness of the fat complements the sharpness of the vinegar; only mustard is needed to bind the two. [Photographs: Chichi Wang] If I were ever to get a tattoo,... More

"My duck routine is always carried out for the sake of confit, an illustrious ritual that begins and ends with fat." When I need a bit of fun and relaxation after a long day's work, I'll buy a few ducks.... More