Duck Bacon
Prep time
30 min (active)
Serves
4 - 6 ppl
Cook time
120 - 150 min
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About this Duck Bacon Recipe…
Regular bacon is good. Duck bacon is better. DUCKCHAR Moulard Duck Breast bacon is incredible. Duck bacon tastes like an even richer version of the bacon your used to. How is duck bacon made? The process is the same as typical bacon. In this duck breast recipe, we’ll teach you how to make duck bacon from scratch. With a little patience and technique, you’ll learn how to transform duck breast into incredibly delicious applewood smoked duck bacon. Smoked duck bacon is bacon at its best. Fry duck bacon just like regular bacon in the morning. Enjoy it with eggs, on a sandwich, or a la carte.
Ingredients
1 DUCKCHAR Moulard Duck Breast
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3 teaspoons black ground pepper
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pink curing salt
Sriracha
Maple Syrup
Cure Duck Bacon
Step 1 - To get started, we’ll cure the duck breast. Combine kosher salt, black pepper, sugars, cayenne pepper and curing salt and coat all sides and edges of DUCKCHAR Moulard Duck Breast evenly. Cover (or put in large zip lock bag) and place in fridge. Massage the cure into the duck breast daily.
Step 2 - After 7 - 10 days, rinse duck breast completely and pat dry. Return duck breast to fridge and place on an elevated rack. Leave uncovered to dry overnight.
Smoke Duck Bacon
Step 3 - Mix 1 part Sriracha and 2 parts Maple Syrup. Coat Moulard Duck Breast evenly and thoroughly.
Smoke duck breast at 225 – 250 degrees F skin side up over your favorite wood (we prefer apple) until internal temp reaches 150 degrees F. Remove duck breast from smoker and place back on an elevated rack in the fridge, uncovered over night.
Step 4 - Slice duck bacon lengthwise and fat-side down, while the meat is still cold at desired thickness. You’re ready to fry.
How to Cook Duck Bacon
Step 5 - When frying duck bacon in a skillet, take your time. The edges will darken when the sugars caramelize. It’s best to flip often. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your duck bacon slices.
If you’re cooking duck bacon in the oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees, and cook on an aluminum-lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes depending on your crispiness preferences.
Once the duck bacon is cooked, place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve and enjoy.
