Tea Smoked Duck

For 2 duck breasts

Apply rub and leave to marinade for at least 4 hours:

1 Tbsp ground Szechuan peppers
1 Tbsp minced ginger
1 orange zest
1 Tsp coarse salt
1 Tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tsp Chinese 5-spice powder

Smoking process:

Steep black tea leaves for at least 10 minutes in boiling water and then drain.
Add tea leaves to hickory chips when starting to smoke

Add aromatics to drip pan below duck breasts:

1 cinnamon stick - broken up
1/2 an orange peel in large pieces
1 Tsp Szechuan peppers
1 star anise

Smoke for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours until breasts are not too springy when pressed

Remove from smoker and brown skin on high heat

Allow to rest for 5-10 mins

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Tea
• Smoked
• Duck