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Smoked Whole Duck with Maple Bourbon Glaze

Tender and moist smoked whole duck coated with sweet maple bourbon glaze
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 15 hours
Servings 8
Calories 1568kcal
Author Jordan Hanger

Ingredients

  • 6 lb whole duck
  • Kosher Salt enough to give a good coverage to the whole duck
  • 2 apples chopped into quarters
  • 2 oranges chopped into quarters

Maple Bourbon glaze

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • 2 tbsp bourbon

Instructions

  • Prick the breast of the duck all over with a toothpick.
  • Coat the entire duck in a layer of kosher salt and place in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours to dry-brine.
  • When ready to cook, preheat your smoker to 275°F.
  • Remove duck from the fridge and brush off any excess salt and pat dry.
  • Stuff the fruit into the cavity of the duck and using a bit of twine, tie the legs together.
  • Place the duck directly on the grates and a small drip pan beneath the duck to catch the drippings.
  • Let it smoke for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  • Baste your duck with the glaze every 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Remove the duck from the smoker and place under a pre-heated broiler for another 3 to 5 minutes to crisp up the skin on all sides.

Maple bourbon glaze

  • In a small pot and combine the ingredients for the glaze.
  • Bring it to a simmer on medium heat and cook until it begins to thicken and reduce.

Nutrition

Calories: 1568kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 137g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 773IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 8mg