Unexpected ducks

[T.eddie]

Had a dig around in the freezer recently and came across 2 wigeon. Naturally the excitement set in.

Brined in a mix of water, salt, light brown sugar, whole peppercorns, orange crushed to let the juice and oil come out and some lemonade.

After 24hrs then washed off dried and poured a marinade on that I made out of maple syrup, garlic & onion granules, salt, pepper, light brown sugar and water. Brushed all over and left in the fridge for a few hours. When ready to smoke I stuffed some spring onion and orange halves in the cavity and smoked for a few hours with a mix of cherry and apple wood.

When ready let ready, then into tortillas with hoisin sauce, spring onion and cucumber

A fantastic and unexpected dinner

 

[Foxyboy43]

Wow!

 

[old keeper]

That's miles better than some of that cooking crap on telly!

 

[T.eddie]

That's miles better than some of that cooking crap on telly!

It was pretty bloody good if I do say so myself

 

[TTT]

Out of interest, what smoker do you use? How do you find it?

 

[T.eddie]

Out of interest, what smoker do you use? How do you find it?

It's a masterbuilt electric smoker similar to this

Masterbuilt MES 140B Digital Electric Smoker + FREE CHIPS

Masterbuilt MES 140B Digital Electric Smoker Perfect for the beginner or the pro, the MES 140B has the all the same features as the MES 130B but gives you even more cooking space. Whether you want to smoke meat, fish, game, vegetables or achieve competition-ready results at your own home without...

www.bedsbbq.co.uk

Though I got it a few years ago so probably the old version. I really like it, it's easy to use and has plenty of space. I previously had an offset smoker which to me was the "proper" smoker but it was just so time consuming to use. Where as with the electric one I was smoking things pretty much most days when I first got it. Super convenient, easy to use and doesn't take long to get up to the desired temp

 

[CastleStalker]

Oh wow that looks bloody tasty!

 

[T.eddie]

Oh wow that looks bloody tasty!

Thanks mate they turned out really well

 

[BenBhoy]

That looks fantastic, respect to you pal

 

[T.eddie]

That looks fantastic, respect to you pal

Thanks mate it turned out a lot better than I thought it would

 

[BenBhoy]

Ive promised myself to prep better for BBQs this summer, marinade etc makes all the difference hey?

 

[T.eddie]

Ive promised myself to prep better for BBQs this summer, marinade etc makes all the difference hey?

I'd say so mate, if you have the space in the fridge well worth it. Ill always add some form of citrus to the marinade and brines

 

[TRNCNDNT]

Looks (and sounds, from the ingredients and preparation mentioned) absolutely amazing, nicely done!

 

[T.eddie]

Looks (and sounds, from the ingredients and preparation mentioned) absolutely amazing, nicely done!

Thanks mate, it's definitely one I'll do again