Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, the Muscovy duck species is common in Florida and some cities in the U.S.

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it would be a shame to toss or fry them in neutral-tasting cooking oils. To save spuds from a flavorless fate, duck fat can be used to elevate anything from thick-cut fries to roasted fingerlings.