Experience a culinary delight with French Duck Breast with a rich and luscious red wine sauce. Indulge in the exquisite flavours of this French classic.
Product(s):
FRENCH DUCK BREASTS SKIN-ON BONELESS FILLETS (2 PIECES) | NEW
Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Serving: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 duck breast fillets
- 200 g red grapes
- 2 shallots
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 200 ml red wine
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 100 ml chicken stock
- ½ cinnamon stick
- 1 clove
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 70 g butter
- salt & pepper
Method:
- Halve grapes. Mince shallots. Carefully use a sharp knife to score the skin on the duck breast in a diagonal pattern to create a diamond shaped pattern on the breast, then season with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the duck breast in a cold, dry pan skin-side down. Turn the heat to medium & let it slowly come up to temperature. Do not move the duck beast until the skin gets crispy, approx. 5 min. Reduce heat to low, turn the duck breast & fry on the other side for approx. 2 – 3 min. Remove the duck breast from the pan & transfer to a baking sheet.
- Add shallot to the warm frying pan you seared the duck breast in. Sauté until translucent, then add sugar & let caramelize. Deglaze with red wine & balsamic vinegar & let simmer until reduced & the sugar has dissolved. Add chicken stock, cinnamon stick, clove, bay leaf, thyme, & lemon zest, & season with salt & pepper. Let simmer, until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- In the meantime, transfer the duck breast to the oven & let roast approx. 4 – 5 min. to finish cooking through.
- Add grapes & butter to the sauce & mix well to glaze. Remove the duck breast from the oven, let rest approx. 5 min., then slice & serve with the sauce and a side dish of potatoes.
Author
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