Shredded Duck Burgers with Balsamic Cherry Salsa

Shredded duck burgers packed with slowly cooked shredded leg meat & cherries, then topped with a quick balsamic cherry salsa.

Duck with cherries is such a classic combination, and combining them in the delicious sandwich is borderline genius!

Beef Ain't The Only Burger Game In Town!

I love a good burger, and I am a little bit obsessed with going beyond beef, and these duck burgers are a great example of that.

They join offerings as diverse as an Indian inspired lamb burger to Venison burgers, and vegetarian halloumi burgers to loosely Thai-influenced fish burgers.

Cherry with fruit is just divine, my Thai duck curry features pineapple, and of course, duck with an orange sauce will live on forever!

Here we use sweet cherries, which are the perfect complement to rich dark duck meat.

It is particularly good when you add just a bit of balsamic to cut through the sweetness.

The patty for this burger features slowly roasted duck legs that are shredded or pulled, giving this sandwich a wonderful texture.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Can the burgers be made in advance?

Yes, in fact, they are better made in advance! I usually make them a day or two before I plan to eat them.

Will these burgers freeze well?

Yes, I usually make 6 or 8 burgers and form them and freeze them. They will last well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I usually sandwich together two patties between baking parchment and freeze in pairs. This is because I typically cook for two, but you can freeze up in numbers that suit you.

How long will the cherry salsa last?

The cherry salsa is at its best after around an hour and will continue to be great for a couple of hours. After that, it starts to go downhill quite quickly.

Serving Suggestions

A burger begs for a potato side if you ask me, and these duck burgers are no different.

I usually opt for air fryer potato wedges, that's because they are simple, relatively quick, and really versatile.

But they work out just as well with my crispy fried new potatoes, or even these sweet potato fries to keep the slightly sweet vibe going.

But a simple green side salad would work wonderfully, as would this great-looking no-mayonnaise coleslaw.

Equipment Used

I only mention brands of equipment if I think that they make a material difference to a recipe. But if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.

• Oven.
• Hob/stovetop.
• Roasting tin.
• Frying pan, use one large enough to fry the burgers.
• Cherry pitter.
• Kicthen knife.
• Chopping board.
• A combination of weighing scales, measuring cups and spoons.