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Duck Bacon Burgers

Name: Duck Bacon Burgers
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 2 lbs Maple Leaf Farms All Natural Ground Duck; 4 Tbsp Bread Crumbs; 2 Tbsp White Onion, minced; 1 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Chili Powder; Salt and Pepper, to taste; Canola Oil; 6 strips Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, halved; 3 Tbsp Maple Leaf Farms All Natural Rendered Duck Fat; 6 Hamburger Buns; 6 slices Cheddar Cheese

Add spices to All Natural Ground Duck and top with Duck Bacon for a juicy, flavorful alternative to beef burgers. Great on the grill!

Ingredients

Duck Burger

2 lbs Maple Leaf Farms All Natural Ground Duck
4 Tbsp Bread Crumbs
2 Tbsp White Onion, minced
1 tsp Garlic, minced
1 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Canola Oil

Toppings and Bun

6 strips Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, halved
3 Tbsp Maple Leaf Farms All Natural Rendered Duck Fat
6 Hamburger Buns
6 slices Cheddar Cheese

Directions

Duck Burger

1
Heat grill to medium-high heat.
2
Mix burger ingredients, except for salt and pepper, in a large bowl.
3
Generously season each side of all six patties with salt and pepper.
4
Lightly brush grill rack with canola oil. Place burgers on rack and cook, flipping frequently until internal temperature of burgers reaches 155 degrees F.

Toppings & Bun

1
While burgers are cooking, place bacon on grill and cook until crisp. Once burgers are done, remove from heat and let sit 3-5 minutes.
2
Brush insides of hamburger bun halves with duck fat and toast lightly on the grill.
3
Serve each burger on a toasted bun with two bacon half-strips and top with cheese and desired condiments.