Maple-Smoked Duck Breasts

Delicious smoked ducks breasts with a nice maple flavor. Slice them thin and serve as an appetizer on crackers, if desired.

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

Preheat an electric smoker according to manufacturer’s directions to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) using maple wood chips.

Step: 3

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.

Step: 4

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.

Per Serving: 64 calories; protein 4.8g; carbohydrates 6.5g; fat 2.1g; cholesterol 26.3mg; sodium 1457.3mg.

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