First Time Smoking A Duck
  1. Spatchcock the duck and pierce the skin all over.

  2. Dry brine the duck for 36 hours.

  3. Smoke the duck at roughly 275°F for 3.5 hours until the breast temperature reaches 160°F.

  4. Rest the duck while preparing beer.

  5. Broil in the oven for 2 minutes to finish.

  6. Baste the duck during the last hour of cooking with the OJ/maple syrup glaze and Calabrian pepper oil.

  7. Place two pans underneath for drippings.

  8. Skim off the fat and save it for frying other stuff in the morning.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🏕️Outdoor Cooking🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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