Smoked Duck Breast

Ingredients

·         2 boneless Duck Breasts

·         2 cups Apple Juice

·         1 Tbsp coarse Kosher Dalt

·         1 Tbsp White Sugar

·         1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

·         1/2 tsp Paprika

·         1/2 tsp Garlic powder

·         1/2 tsp dried Basil

·         1/2 tsp fresh ground Black Pepper

Preparation: 15 minutes (plus 4 hours of marinating)

1.      Mix together the juice with all the salt, sugar and spices until the salt and sugar are dissolved.

2.      Place the duck in a dish and pour in the brine. Turn the breasts a couple of times and cover the dish with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge and let the duck marinate for 4 hours

Directions:

3.      Place the duck breast on a Smoker rack.

4.      Set the smoker to 121°C (250F) using wood Cherry, Pecan, Maple or other wood bisquettes.

5.      Smoke the duck for around 2 1/2 – 3 hours or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 65°C (150°F).