Pecan Smoked Duck Breast with Orange & Ginger Marmalade
    Ingredients Method
    2 - 12 oz. Muscovy duck breast
    1 gal. water
    1 c. salt
    1 large onion, peeled and chopped
    1 stalk celery, chopped
    1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
    1/4 c. white wine
    1/4 c. white wine vinegar
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    2 serrano chilies, chopped
    1 sprig fresh thyme
    1 sprig fresh basil
    1 sprig fresh cilantro
    1 sprig fresh parsley
    1 bay leaf

    Orange Ginger Marmalade
    Rind from 4 oranges, matchstick
    2 Tbs. minced ginger root
    4 oz. brown sugar
    2 oz. red wine vinegar
    6 oz. orange juice
    3 oz. demi-glace
    Salt and pepper
    Garnish

    Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Strain brine through a fine sieve. Submerge duck in brine and soak for 1/2 hour per lb., minimum one hour. Remove from brine and shake off excess moisture.

    Place in smoker and cold-smoke for 11/2 hours. Remove skin; place in 350ºF oven for approximately 10 minutes. Remove, keep warm.

    Orange Ginger Marmalade Caramelize orange rind and ginger with brown sugar, add vinegar, orange juice and demi-glace. Cook 5 minutes to proper consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with 1/8" slices of medium rare duck breast.

    Yield: 4 - 6 oz. portions





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