Smoked Duck PBJ with Cashew Butter, Pepper Jelly, a

Name: Smoked Duck PBJ with Cashew Butter, Pepper Jelly, and AppleCelery Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons softened butter; 8 slices multigrain bread; 3/4 cup cashew butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup hot pepper jelly (sold in most southern supermarkets and specialty food stores); 3/4 pound smoked duck, shredded (see Sources, p. 384); Grilled Red Onions; Salt and pepper; 1 cup chopped cashews; 1/2 cup chopped peanuts; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon molasses; Salt; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened butter; 1 large or 2 small red onions, sliced in 1/4-inch-thick rings; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 Granny Smith apple; 2 celery heart ribs; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon walnut oil, optional, or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; Salt; (makes about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons softened butter
8 slices multigrain bread
3/4 cup cashew butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup hot pepper jelly (sold in most southern supermarkets and specialty food stores)
3/4 pound smoked duck, shredded (see Sources, p. 384)
Grilled Red Onions
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon molasses
Salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened butter
1 large or 2 small red onions, sliced in 1/4-inch-thick rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 Granny Smith apple
2 celery heart ribs
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon walnut oil, optional, or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt
(makes about 2 cups)

1
Spread softened butter on both sides of each slice of bread.
2
Grill on each side 1 minute or until toasted, but not too dark.
3
Spread 4 slices of bread with cashew butter and the remaining 4 with pepper jelly.
4
Warm the duck meat and onions in a 400F oven for about 5 minutes.
5
Divide the meat and onions among the 4 sandwiches.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Put the sandwiches together and slice in half.
8
Serve with Apple-Celery salad.
9
Roast the cashews and peanuts for about 7 minutes at 350F; cool completely.
10
In a food processor, puree the nuts, honey, molasses, and a pinch of salt.
11
Then add the softened butter and puree.
12
Add a splash of warm water, if necessary, to thin the mixture to a spreadable, creamy texture.
13
Keep in mind that cashew butter will be soft while it is warm and will stiffen up as it chillsit should be at room temperature when spreading it on the sandwiches.
14
Toss the onions with the olive oil, and a little salt and pepper.
15
Grill, broil, or roast for about 5 minutes, until wilted.
16
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apple.
17
Slice the celery hearts thinly on the diagonal.
18
In a medium bowl, toss the apple and celery with the shallot, olive oil, vinegar, and salt, to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons softened butter, 8 slices multigrain bread, 3/4 cup cashew butter, at room temperature, 3/4 cup hot pepper jelly (sold in most southern supermarkets and specialty food stores), and more.

Yes, Smoked Duck PBJ with Cashew Butter, Pepper Jelly, and AppleCelery Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Smoked Duck PBJ with Cashew Butter, Pepper Jelly, and AppleCelery Salad

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