smoked duck breast

Necedah, WI
Updated on Oct 12, 2012

A classic wild duck cooking method which is sure to excite your taste buds.

Rate
prep time
cook time 2 Hr
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 / 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 / 16 Duck breast fillets (skin on or off)
  • Olive oil
  • Brine:
  • 3 qts Water
  • 1 C Kosher salt
  • 1 C Brown sugar
  • 1/4 C Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 C Garlic powder
  • 2 Tbs Cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbs Red pepper flakes
  • 4 Bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 qts Ice

How To Make smoked duck breast

  • Step 1
    Heat one quart of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add kosher salt and next 6 ingredients and stir until dissolved. Reduce heat to low and simmer brine 15 to 20 minutes to blend flavors. Transfer brine to a large container, add remaining 2 quarts of water, and allow to cool. Add ice.Place duck breast fillets in brine and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours. Rinse fillets with cold water, pat dry, and rub with a thin coating of olive oil.Place fillets in a 170F smoker for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until internal temp reaches 135F (for medium rare).Slice smoked fillets thinly and serve with a fruit, cheese, and your favorite dipping sauce, or serve them in soft rolls with mustard and mayonnaise. Use smoked duck as you would any other smoked meat.

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