Elevate Your Entertaining with This Savory Smoked Duck Pizza
Having a few essential ingredients on hand can make all the difference when it comes to whipping up a quick and impressive hors d’oeuvre or light meal. With these must-haves in your pantry, you’ll be ready to delight your guests in no time.
Smoked Duck: The Star of the Show
Look for high-quality smoked duck breast at gourmet grocery stores, your local butcher, or online. If you’re having trouble finding smoked duck, don’t worry! You can easily substitute it with cooked bacon, prosciutto, speck, or even smoked salmon.
A Delicious Combination
This recipe yields one pizza, perfect for 12 servings as an hors d’oeuvre. With a difficulty level of easy and a total prep time of just 15 minutes, you can’t go wrong.
Gather Your Ingredients
- 1 (11-inch) premade pizza crust or flatbread, baked and cooled
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 medium red onion, halved and sliced paper thin
- 1/4 pound smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- 3 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Assemble and Bake
Preheat your oven to 450°F and line the bottom with aluminum foil. Brush your pizza crust with hoisin sauce and top with red onion. Arrange the smoked duck breast in a circle and finish with cheese. Place the pizza directly on the oven rack and bake until golden and crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Finishing Touches
Top your pizza with cilantro and red pepper flakes (if using), then cut into small squares for serving as an hors d’oeuvre.
The Perfect Pairing
For a beverage pairing, try Adelsheim Pinot Gris from Oregon. The addition of cilantro in this recipe calls for a white wine with green, herbal flavors, and Pinot Gris fits the bill. Its lush style makes it a great match for this rich and brightly flavored dish.
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