Smoked Duck Sandwich Recipes

MAPLE-SMOKED DUCK BREASTS

Steps:

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

SMOKED DUCK SALAD SANDWICH WITH GRAPES AND JICAMA

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, combine duck breast pieces with remaining salad ingredients. Set aside while making coriander mayonnaise.
• To make the mayonnaise, place first seven ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Combine olive oil and vegetable oil, and slowly, drop by drop, pour into bowl, whisking continuously. As the mayonnaise thickens, you may increase the volume of oil, so that by the end it is coming in a thin but constant stream. When all the oil has been incorporated, continue whisking for 15 seconds.
• Or make the mayonnaise in a blender or food processor. Blend egg yolk, salt and lemon juice, and incorporate the oils as above, starting with drops and building up to a thin but steady stream. When all the oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick, remove from blender or processor and stir in chopped seasonings.
• Stir half a cup of mayonnaise into duck mixture and taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if desired.
• Toast bread slices, if desired, before making sandwiches.

SMOKED DUCK AND CHUTNEY BUTTER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the plastic blade, combine the butter and chutney; pulse until well combined.
• Thinly spread chutney butter on 2 bread slices. Cover 1 slice with thin layers of duck and watercress; top with the other bread slice. Use a serrated knife to trim the crusts and cut into 2 triangles. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.

SMOKED DUCK AND CHUTNEY BUTTER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the plastic blade, combine butter and chutney; pulse until well combined.
• Thinly spread chutney butter on two bread slices. Cover one with thin layers of duck and watercress; top with other bread slice. Use a serrated knife to trim crusts and cut into two triangles. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.

SMOKED DUCK SALAD

Steps:

• Put the nuts into a hot, dry frying pan over a medium heat and toast for about 30 seconds. Add the butter, mixed spice and sugar, reduce the heat slightly and cook for 11/2-2 minutes, turning halfway. The nuts should be caramelised, but be careful not to burn them. Season and spread out on a tray to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl, then whisk in the oils. Add the creme de cassis in 2 stages, so you can check for sweetness. Season.
• In a bowl, toss the watercress, chicory, cranberries and nuts with most of the dressing. Divide between plates, arrange the duck on top and drizzle with the rest of the dressing.