HOW TO

MAKE YOUR OWN DUCK BACON

Yield varies

STEP 1

Trim duck breasts of any excess skin, rinse under cold water, and dry slightly.

STEP 2

Mix salts, sugar, peppercorns, and herbs.

STEP 3

Completely coat each duck breast with salt mixture, taking care to press into all crevices. Place in refrigerator in a plastic ziplock bag or in a baking dish for 12 hours, turning meat once or twice.

STEP 4

Rinse the duck under cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels.

STEP 5

Using your smoker, light the applewood chips and allow them to burn down.

STEP 6

Allow duck to smoke for 1 hour, remove from the smoker, and place in refrigerator.

STEP 7

Once chilled, slice the duck lengthwise into long, thin strips.

STEP 8

Using a frying pan or cast-iron pan on a medium heat, brown each side of the bacon to your preference.

STEP 9:

ENJOY WITH EGGS, ON A MADAME FREDA OR A BLT, ETC.