Prep time
5
Serves
2 - 3 ppl
Cook time
55 min
Ingredients
1 DUCKCHAR Moulard Duck Breast
Smoke Somethin' Dry Rub & Seasoning
Kosher salt
Pepper
Score Duck Breast Skin
Step 1 - The optimal approach for crafting smoked duck breast is also the most straightforward. Begin by scoring the duck breast's skin. Employ a sharp knife to delicately create scoring lines across the duck breast's skin – the greater the number of lines, the improved the result. Be particularly mindful of the depth of your scoring cuts. If the underlying duck breast meat becomes visible through the incisions, it's an indication that your cuts are excessively deep.
Step 2 - Apply a generous seasoning of Smoke Somethin' rub to the duck breast. Alternatively, opt for a Texas-style seasoning by generously coating the duck breast with a 50/50 blend of kosher salt and pepper.
Smoke Duck Breast
Step 3 - Warm up the pellet smoker to a temperature of 225 degrees F. In this particular recipe, we're utilizing a Traeger Pro 34, but any type of smoker will suffice. Place the duck breast on the smoker with the skin side facing upwards and allow it to smoke for a duration of 30 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers at 115 degrees F. When it comes to wood choice, applewood is our preferred selection for enhancing the flavor of smoked duck breast.
Sear Duck Breast
Step 4 - To achieve a crispy texture for the smoked duck breast skin, heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and sear the skin side until the internal temperature reaches 131 degrees F.
Loosely cover the smoked duck breast with foil and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before proceeding to slice.
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Smoked Duck Breast
Among our treasured Traeger recipes, this smoked duck breast preparation holds a special place as it harmoniously combines two beloved elements: DUCKCHAR Moulard Duck Breast and the allure of smoke. While Traeger-smoked duck invariably delights the palate, introducing a novel cut like the Moulard Duck Breast to a pellet smoker introduces a wholly fresh culinary encounter. With the Moulard Duck Breast, there's no call for marinades or brines. Its opulent and robust flavors synergize seamlessly with the smokiness, yielding a delectable outcome. Furthermore, there's an added advantage to smoking duck breast: efficiency. Time is often a precious commodity in the realm of barbecuing. The waiting game, although acceptable when leisure abounds, is fortunately minimized with this smoked duck breast recipe. A mere hour is all it takes from beginning to end! Whether savored solo or fashioned into a sumptuous BBQ duck sandwich, smoked duck breast emerges as a delectable masterpiece. This explains why it holds a cherished spot among our preferred pellet smoker recipes.