Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Kitchen RestaurantSmoked Sonoma Pekin Duck Breast Recipe

Smoked Sonoma Pekin Duck Breast Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Coastal Huckleberries, Endive Chutney and Almond Madeline “Bread Pudding”

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Duck Breast

Coastal Huckleberries

Almond Madeline “Bread Pudding”

Method

Preparing the Duck Breast

  1. 1

    Season and Sear

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down and sear for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Duck

    Transfer the seared duck breasts to the smoker and smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare. Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Making the Coastal Huckleberries

  1. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine huckleberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the berries soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside.

Making the Endive Chutney

  1. 4

    Cook the Chutney

    In a pan over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add chopped endive, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the endive wilts and the mixture thickens. Set aside.

Making the Almond Madeline “Bread Pudding”

  1. 5

    Prepare the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

  2. 6

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.

Plating

  1. 7

    Serve

    Slice the smoked duck breast and place it on a plate. Spoon the coastal huckleberries over the duck, add a portion of endive chutney, and serve with a piece of almond madeline bread pudding on the side.

More from The Kitchen Restaurant