Charcuterie board featuring a variety of gourmet foods, including blue cheese, slices of salami, green and black grapes, and a bowl of mixed nuts, complemented by a container of mustard. Ideal for entertaining or casual dining.
Main Sea Salt Recipes

Salt-Cured Duck

Succulent duck cured in salt, a delicious addition to a holiday meat and cheese board. The large and flaky texture helps preserve and season the duck breasts. Always finish with a sprinkle of Morton Coarse Sea Salt to bring the most flavor out of your dish.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Dish Type

Main

Time

Prep: 35 minutes

Difficulty

medium

Serves

2 cured breasts / 2

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 2 duck breasts, skin on
  • 3 to 4 cups Morton Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • Cheesecloth
  • Kitchen twine

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Create a crisscross pattern in the skin of each duck breast with a knife. Pour half of the Morton Kosher Salt into a deep baking dish. Mix in the white pepper, fennel seeds, juniper berries, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme. Pour on a bit more Morton Kosher Salt then layer the breasts on the salt mixture. Top the breasts with the remaining Morton Kosher Salt, making sure to cover all surfaces of the duck. Wrap the dish in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours.

Step 2

Rinse duck and pat dry. Allow to dry completely on a wire rack. Wrap the breasts in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine. Hang in a cool place with a regular temperature of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit for about 7 days, or until the duck has lost 30 percent of its weight. When fully cured, slice the duck, season with Morton Coarse Sea Salt, and serve with an array of your favorite meats, cheeses, olives and crackers

Step 3

For finishing, Morton Coarse sea salt, to taste

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
coarse-sea-salt

Sea Salt Coarse 17.6 oz

Coarse sea salt created by sea water that has been evaporated by the sun.   Our coarse sea salt is created by sea water that has been evaporated by the sun. The larger salt crystals add a crunch along with a burst of flavor to any food, making it a great option as a finishing salt on vegetables, roasted potatoes, fruit and chocolate desserts.

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Morton Salt
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