"This was my first attempt at making (and eating) duck and I have to say, I'll definitely be doing it again! It was delicious!!! I see in the other reviews that saltiness was an issue. I didn't follow any set amount and using my own judgment, sprinkled it straight from the box in a thin layer (I would guess no more than a few tablespoons total). I agree that using Kosher salt is very important. The skin was, admittedly, very salty but the meat was tender, juicy and tasty - not salty at all.

I didn't have a lot of time and seeing as how it was just for my hubby and kids, I bought a box of cornbread dressing and added the oysters, egg and the duck fat, along with a cup of water. It turned out great for being store-bought.