Smoked Duck Recipe

Time2h

Serves2

Duck Breast,Tart Cherry, Cognac, Demi, Butter, and Sage

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Duck
Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Smoke the Duck
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the duck breasts skin-side up on the smoker rack and smoke for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
3
Prepare the Cherry Sauce
In a saucepan, combine tart cherries, cognac, and demi-glace. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cherries are softened and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
4
Finish the Duck
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add fresh sage leaves and cook until fragrant. Sear the smoked duck breasts skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
5
Serve
Slice the duck breasts and serve drizzled with the tart cherry sauce and garnished with additional sage leaves.