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Ingredients
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2 boneless duck breast halves, skin on
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2 tablespoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 teaspoons maple syrup
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maple wood chips
Directions
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Season duck breasts on all sides with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow dish and cover with 3 tablespoons maple syrup. Cover, place in refrigerator, and allow to marinate 12 to 24 hours.
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Preheat an electric smoker according to manufacturer's directions to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) using maple wood chips.
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Remove duck breasts from marinade and rinse well. Pat dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to cut shallow cross-hatch marks into duck breast skin; do not cut all the way through to the meat. Brush with 2 teaspoons maple syrup.
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Place duck breasts, skin-side up, on grill rack in the smoker. Place a drip pan underneath. Smoke at 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) for 3 to 4 hours, adding more maple wood chips as necessary to keep smoke continuous, until duck breasts reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool to room temperature before slicing. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
64 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 64 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
Sodium 1457mg | 63% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 10mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 25mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.