Traeger Kitchen
Traeger Duck Poppers
Prep Time
20
Minutes
Cook Time
15
Minutes
Serves
2 - 4
People
Effort
What's this?
Make your jalapeno poppers explode with flavor. Try adding duck breasts and bacon for a flavorful finger food that will wow your guests.
Ingredients
2 Boneless Duck Breasts, 6oz
1 Teaspoon garlic, minced
2 Teaspoon onion powder
3 jalapeño, diced
12 Strips bacon
To Taste salt
To Taste pepper
1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 Cup olive oil
1 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 Teaspoon onion powder
Steps
1
Starting with a piece of plastic wrap, cover the duck and pound it out to a 1/4 inch thin piece, then cut it length wise into 3 pieces.2
Combine: garlic, jalapenos, onion powder and cream cheese. Place 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture in each strip of duck and roll them up. Wrap each duck ball with one bacon strip, and refrigerate for 1 hour.3
When ready to cook start the Traeger and set the temperature to 325 degrees and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.4
Place the duck poppers on the grill, cook them for 15 to 20 minutes or until the bacon is fully cooked.5
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, crushed red pepper and onion powder.6
Serve them hot with the dipping sauce on the side.