Duck Sliders with Caramelized Apples
2012 Chef Duck Recipe Contest, Student Finalist, Jill Loya
Ingredients
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1/2 lb. Maple Leaf Farms Ground Duck Meat
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1/2 tsp. Five Spice Powder
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1-1/2 tsp. Minced Shallot
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3 tsp. Minced Ginger
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1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic
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Ground Pepper, to taste
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1 Tbsp. Butter
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1 Tbsp. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Fat
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1 Granny Smith or Fuji Apple, thinly sliced
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1/4 Chopped Dried Cherries
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Juice and Zest of Half an Orange
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1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
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1/4 tsp. Coriander
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1/4 tsp. Clove
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1 tsp. Brown Sugar
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Pinch of Salt
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4 Brioche Buns
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Wasabi Mayonnaise
Directions
Burger
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1
Mix the ground duck and the five spice powder, salt and pepper, shallot, ginger, and garlic.
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2
Make approximately 4 sliders about 2 ounces each and form into patties.
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3
Cook the burgers on a grill until medium well or 150 degrees F. Set aside to rest while you make the caramelized apples.
Apples
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1
Take the thinly sliced apples and put in a hot pan with some melted butter and oil.
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2
Add the chopped cherries, juice and zest of half an orange. Add the cinnamon, coriander, cloves and brown sugar.
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3
Cook until the apples are soft and starting to caramelize, about 15 to 20 minutes in a covered pan on medium low heat.
Plating
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1
To serve, put the burger on a toasted brioche bun with wasabi mayo and the caramelized apples on top.
