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Roast Duck Breast With Chimichurri
Roasted Duck Breast
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Category
Wild Game
Servings
2-3
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15-25 minutes
Farm
raised or wild, duck provides an excellent source of lean, rich protein, and
iron. Duck has a strong flavor, closer
to red meat than chicken. This recipe will give your duck a delicious taste
that’s moist and tender.
Pit Boss Kitchen
Ingredients
2 Duck Breasts
Kosher Salt
Pepper
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Pit Boss Chicken & Poultry Rub
1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro
1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
4 Garlic Cloves
2 Tbsp Oregano
3 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
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Pit Boss Competition Blend Hardwood Pellets
Wood Pellet Recommendation
Directions
Set your Pit Boss grill and preheat for 400°F.
Score the duck breast - As you score, you’ll see that the thickness of the skin varies. Pay special attention to this variation in thickness to avoid cutting into the meat. Start with long parallel lines length wise, followed up by a similar pattern width wise. Season both sides of the duck breast with Kosher salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of our Chicken & Poultry Rub.
Before cooking duck breast in the grill, sear skin-side down in a pan over moderately-high heat for 6 - 10 minutes. Ladle out rendered fat while duck breast cooks.
Once the skin is golden and crispy, quickly brown the meat side for 15-30 seconds.
Next, roast duck breast in the Pit Boss Grill. Cook skin side up until internal temperature reaches 131 degrees F. This step should take 5 - 15 minutes.
Cover oven roasted duck breast loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes. During the resting period, the temperature of the duck breast will rise to 135 degrees F for a perfect medium rare finish.
Cut and serve with chimichurri.
Chimichurri Sauce
Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper, and vinegar in food processor. Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to bowl and add olive oil.