This recipe for Smoked Duck Burger features tender, smoked slices of duck breast paired with crisp vegetables, hoisin sauce, on a soft homemade bun. It's a fun and luxurious twist on the classic burger.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Unique and elevated: smoky, peppered duck adds a sophisticated twist to a familiar favorite.
Simple to make: using pre-cooked, smoked duck breast makes it easy and fast to assemble, especially if you have any leftover from making Smoked Duck Ramen Noodles.
Delicious: savory, smoked duck, crisp greens, and Chinese five-spiced hoisin sauce tie everything together beautifully.
Ingredients you'll need
Main:
- smoked duck breast: store-bought or homemade; I used one that is fully cooked; you can find it packaged frozen in Asian supermarkets
For the buns:
- butter for toasting buns
- burger buns
Hoisin glaze:
- hoisin sauce
- maple syrup
- Chinese five-spice powder: a mixture of spices including star anise, cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan pepper, fennel, used in Chinese meats
Toppings/condiments: (optional)
- lettuce/arugula/mixed greens
- tomato slices
- red onions/caramelized onion jam
- pickles
- mayo/aioli
How to make smoked duck burger
Prepare the duck:
Gently warm the smoked duck breast in a pan or oven (bake at 350F for 10 minutes) .
Let the duck rest for a few minutes, and slice against the grain.
Toast the buns:
Lightly butter and toast the buns on a skillet until golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the glaze:
In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, maple syrup and Chinese five-spice powder. Give it a stir.
Assemble the burger:
Layer the bottom bun with mayo/aioli, lettuce/mixed greens, slices of smoked duck, hoisin glaze, and your favorite toppings.
Add the top bun and serve immediately.
How to serve
Serve the Smoked Duck Burger with crispy onion rings, furikake fries, mala tater tots, or chips.
Pair with a strawberry lychee tea, milk tea bubble tea, or lychee soda.
Expert tips
Warm gently: reheat the smoked duck just enough to warm through without drying it out.
Balance the flavors: the richness of duck pairs well with tangy or slightly sweet condiments like caramelized onion jam, plum sauce, or pickled onions/peppers.
Choose a soft bun: a pillowy bun will complement the texture of the duck without overwhelming it.
Add spice: for a kick of flavor, add a little chili oil to the hoisin glaze.
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Smoked Duck Burger
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Ingredients
Main:
- 1 smoked duck breast pre-cooked
For the buns:
- 1 tablespoon butter for toasting buns
- 2 burger buns brioche or soft rolls preferred
Hoisin glaze:
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Toppings/condiments:
- mayo/aioli
- lettuce arugula or mixed greens
- tomato slices
- red onions
- pickles
Instructions
Prepare the duck:
- Gently warm the smoked duck breast in a frying pan or oven (bake at 350°F/177°C for about 10 minutes).
- After warming, let the duck rest for a few minutes, and slice against the grain.
Toast the buns:
- Lightly butter and toast the buns on a skillet until golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, maple syrup and Chinese five-spice powder. Give it a good stir.
Assemble the burger:
- Layer the bottom bun with mayo/aioli, lettuce/mixed greens, slices of smoked duck, hoisin glaze, and your favorite toppings.
- Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
This burger looks and sounds terrific! I've never had duck on a burger, and I'm so intrigued with your recent recipes with smoked duck - still need to find some.
Michelle
Thanks Ben! Smoked duck is just so aromatic and full of flavor! 🙂 I hope you can find some over in your neck of the woods.
Raymund | angsarap.net
Michelle, this is such a stunner of a burger! Smoked duck with that rich five-spice hoisin glaze sounds like an umami packed dream, and pairing it with a soft bun and crispy greens is pure brilliance and indulgence!
Michelle
Thanks Raymund! I just love that smokey flavor from the duck in these burgers! 🙂