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Silver Hill
Farm in Co Monaghan is home to the unique breed of Silver Hill Hybrid
ducks, which Heston agreed had 'the ideal ratio of meat to fat -
perfect for Peking Duck'. The Steele family has evolved the breed
through a selective breeding process which combines modern technology
and 45 years of breeding experience.
During the
programme, Heston saw first hand the unique Silver Hill process which
begins at the incubation stage right through to final product which
in his opinion results in a duck 'with the right qualities for Peking
Duck'. Strict selection, obtained through ultra sound scanning of the
fat levels and breast depth, ensures that those with the correct
ratios are retained for breeding. This has resulted in a breed of
duck which is consistently flavoursome, succulent and tender.
Heston is not
alone in his admiration of Silver Hill Duck as a staggering 98% of
the top restaurants in the Chinatowns throughout the United Kingdom
& Europe have long relied on the quality of Silver Hill duck. The
duck is well renowned in the sector for both its succulent taste and
the golden crisp lacquer finish to its flawless skin. For details of
products see www.silverhillfoods.com
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