Whole Italian Duck Whole Italian Duck The strong presence of fat in its muscle tissue makes its meat ideal for slow cooking. Because duck meat contains a lot of fat, cooking it requires attention. It can be cooked whole or the legs can be separated from the breast. Often duck legs are cooked with their fat using the confit method. In addition to its meat, its fat is also widely used in cooking, for frying or for classic French preparations, such as confit.
