Duck, Duck, Duck: Smoked Breast, Grilled Foie Gras and Barbequed Thighs Recipe

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Duck, Duck, Duck: Smoked Breast, Grilled Foie Gras and Barbequed Thighs
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Directions:

  1. Smoked Breast of Duck:
  2. On 1 side of the grill only, prepare the coals and cover them with lots of pre-soaked hickory wood chips. Mix all the spices together and rub the duck breast vigorously. Place the breasts on the grill on the opposite side of the coals in a low heat grill. Smoke the breasts slowly at 275 degrees for about 1 hour.
  3. Barbequed Duck Thighs:
  4. Mix together the cider, vinegar, garlic and pepper to make a marinade. Combine the marinade and duck thighs and store overnight in the refrigerator. Place in the grill with the breast of duck on the opposite side of the fire for about 1 hour. After the breasts and thighs have smoked for about 1 hour, remove them from the grill. Bring the coals up to medium high heat.
  5. Sauce:
  6. Combine cherries and pears in a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil on the grill. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  7. Grilled Foie Gras: 6 ounces foie gras, cut into 4 pieces 3/4-inch thick, very, very cold, almost frozen Salt and pepper to taste Place fois gras over medium hot coals for 3 minutes. Carefully turn over and cook for 2 more minutes. Also place the smoked breast, skin side down, over the medium hot coals to crisp the skin. Remove the duck breast from the grill and slice on bias, 3/4-inch thick. Slice the thighs on bias 3/4-inch thick. Serve the breast, thighs and foie gras with the cherry sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2458.53 Kcal (10293 kJ)
Calories from fat 1190.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 132.3g 204%
Cholesterol 375.3mg 125%
Sodium 7987.5mg 333%
Potassium 1858.29mg 40%
Total Carbs 246.33g 82%
Sugars 171.11g 684%
Dietary Fiber 14.28g 57%
Protein 70.58g 141%
Vitamin C 40.7mg 68%
Iron 25.3mg 141%
Calcium 156.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.42 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 204%
Cholesterol 21.74mg 125%
Sodium 462.71mg 333%
Potassium 107.65mg 40%
Total Carbs 14.27g 82%
Sugars 9.91g 684%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 57%
Protein 4.09g 141%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 68%
Iron 1.5mg 141%
Calcium 9.1mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 59.4
    Points
  • 66
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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