Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Maple-Smoked Duck Breasts 4.5 (2) 1 Review 2 Photos Delicious smoked ducks breasts with a nice maple flavor. Slice them thin and serve as an appetizer on crackers, if desired. Submitted by Kim Updated on October 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs Additional Time: 12 hrs Total Time: 15 hrs 10 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 boneless duck breast halves, skin on 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons maple syrup maple wood chips Directions Season duck breasts on all sides with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow dish and cover with 3 tablespoons maple syrup. Cover, place in refrigerator, and allow to marinate 12 to 24 hours. Preheat an electric smoker according to manufacturer's directions to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) using maple wood chips. Remove duck breasts from marinade and rinse well. Pat dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to cut shallow cross-hatch marks into duck breast skin; do not cut all the way through to the meat. Brush with 2 teaspoons maple syrup. Place duck breasts, skin-side up, on grill rack in the smoker. Place a drip pan underneath. Smoke at 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) for 3 to 4 hours, adding more maple wood chips as necessary to keep smoke continuous, until duck breasts reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool to room temperature before slicing. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 64 Calories 2g Fat 7g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 64 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Sodium 1457mg 63% Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 6g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 25mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.