Spicy Stir-Fry Duck with White Pineapple

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6 duck breasts

Brine:

1 gallon water

1/2 pound kosher salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup dry oregano

1/2 cup cumin seed

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic

6 tablespoons ancho puree

1 cup apple cider vinegar

20 whole cloves

Stir-Fry:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Tequila

1/4 cup julienne red peppers

1/4 cup julienne green peppers

1/4 cup julienne carrots

1/3 cup asparagus tips

1/4 cup cleaned, blanched, and julienned Nopalitos*

1/3 cup scallions

1/2 piece jalapeno pepper, julienne

1 teaspoon hot chili sauce

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Salt and pepper

1 cup white pineapple circles or pineapple circles

Serving suggestions: pasta or rice