How to Make Bacon Wrapped Duck Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to decadent and flavorful protein options, duck breast is a top choice for many food enthusiasts. This rich and succulent meat is a perfect canvas for a variety of seasonings and cooking techniques, but one of the most indulgent ways to prepare it is by wrapping it in crispy, smoky bacon. The combination of tender duck and salty bacon creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress at any dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup salt
  • 8 cups water
  • 12 duck breast halves
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
  • toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 20 hrs
  • Total Time: 21 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Mix together salt and water. Set aside 2/3 of the mixture, and pour the rest into a glass baking dish. Soak the duck in the salt water overnight to remove the gamey. Change the salt water twice, or until mostly clear.
  • The next morning, discard the salt water, and pour salad dressing over the duck breasts, and marinate for at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap each breast half in one strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Place the breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, or until bacon is crisp, and duck is cooked through.
  • Nutrition

    532 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 243mg
    • Sodium: 1810mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 140mg