Maple Pecan Crusted Duck Breast

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Im not sure if this was an actual recipe i found or one that i just substituted ingredients to make but it turned out incredible, especially for my first time to cook duck! Im not sure of the size bottle of maple syrup used i think it was 12 or 16 ounces. I served this with salad and baked sweet potatoes just buttered with salt and pepper. Prep time does not include marinate time.

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Steps

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Rinse and dry duck breasts , then stab full of holes with a skewer or a knife works fine too.

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Lay the duck in a large bowl , avoid overlapping if possible and pour enough maple syrup over breasts to cover.

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Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

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Pour 1 / 2-3 / 4 of the pecans in a zip bag and smash well with a rolling pin.

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You may wish to pulse in a food processor instead.

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Remove duck from frige and set at room temperature for 10 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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One breast at a time baste with remaining syrup and a basting brush , then roll in pecan crumbs.

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Place in a buttered baking dish.

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Bake for 40-45 minutes.

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You want the duck to be a little rare or it will be tough.

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Ingredients

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duck breasts, pure maple syrup, pecans