Prep Time
25 mins
Grill Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Categories
This past spring at a trade show in Las Vegas we were continually entranced by the smell of bacon. This was not any ordinary bacon, this was extraordinary duck bacon from Maple Leaf Farms.
Ingredients
Servings
For duck burger
0.25
lbs
Maple Leaf Farms ground duck
0.5
green onions, white part removed, sliced thinly
0.25
small red pepper, diced small
0.5
tbsp
minced cilantro
0.5
tsp
minced fresh ginger
0.5
tsp
sesame oil
0.25
tbsp
soy sauce
0.5
tbsp
duck sauce
1
tbsp
panko breadcrumbs
0.25
tbsp
sambal/sriracha or other Asian hot sauce
To finish
1
sesame seed burger buns
0.25
avocado, quartered and sliced
1
tbsp
duck sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a metal mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients for the duck burger. Be careful not to over work the mixture as this could make the burgers tough. Once the ingredients are combined cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least a half an hour so the flavors have a chance to develop.
Step 2
Preheat grill to 400-500F. For this recipe we had the best results using the GrateGriddle on top of GrillGrates. The duck burgers can be cooked on GrillGrates but will need some extra care when you go to make the flip.
Step 3
Remove the mixing bowl from the refrigerator and form 4 equal size duck burger patties. Spread/spray a bit of oil on your griddle or grates right before you begin cooking. Place the patties on your GrateGriddle (or GrillGrates) and close the lid. After two minutes lift and twist your duck burgers 90 degrees. Close lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes and then flip the burgers. Continue to cook for an additional minute or two or until the interior of the duck burger is 150F. Remove from grill.
Step 4