DUCK WITH PORT-CHERRY SAUCE

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Categories     Duck     Sauté     Cherry     Port     Sherry     Winter     Thyme     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup Sherry
4 6-ounce duck breast halves
12 frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed, halved
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup beef stock or canned beef broth
1/2 cup ruby Port
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temperature

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce and Sherry in medium bowl to blend. Using sharp knife, make diagonal cuts at 1/2-inch intervals in duck skin (not through meat). Place duck, skin side up, in glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover duck with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
  • Bring cherries, chicken stock, beef stock, Port and thyme sprig to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Simmer until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium heat. Remove duck from marinade. Add duck breasts, skin side down, to skillet. Cook until skin is crispy, about 10 minutes. Turn duck over and continue cooking to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium. Transfer duck to work surface.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to Port-cherry sauce. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking until butter is melted before adding next piece. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Slice duck breasts thinly on diagonal and fan out on plates. Spoon Port-cherry sauce over duck and serve.

Quinton Von Broen
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This recipe is a waste of time and money.


Abdullah Bhatti
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my duck turned out terrible.


Adaobi Cynthia Igweze
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Dj__ Meher___
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Stanley Mmaduabuchi
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The duck was a bit overcooked for my taste.


Gamzzy Rafa
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker.


Sudip Pariyar
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I found the recipe to be a bit complicated, but the end result was worth it.


Naveed Mughal
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The duck was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Edlawit Tesfaie
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Abdullah Zaapayim
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The sauce was amazing! I could have eaten it with a spoon.


Thabang Baloyi
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This was my first time cooking duck and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the duck was cooked perfectly.


Robertson Oda
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the duck and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Omr Faruk
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This duck recipe was a hit! The cherry sauce was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too tart. The duck was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.