PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST WITH CRANBERRY REDUCTION
Steps:
- Remove the skin from the duck breast. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper and minced orange zest and rub half of the mixture into each duck breast, covering the entire surface of the breast lightly. Set aside while you make the sauce Place the stock in a medium saucepan, set it over medium heat, bring to a boil and reduce by about 2/3s. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, put the red wine, cranberries and strips of orange zest in a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries are tender, about 12 minutes. Strain, return the liquid to the saucepan and remove and discard the orange zest. Add the orange juice and sugar, set over medium heat, and reduce by three-quarters. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the cranberries in a food processor and press them through a sieve. Preheat oven to 375. Brush a very heavy skillet lightly with olive oil and set it over high heat. When it is hot, add the duck breasts and brown thoroughly, about 3 minutes on both sides. Transfer the skillet with the duck breasts to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes for rare meat, or longer for medium or well-done duck. Set the reduced veal stock over medium heat, add the wine reduction and stir in half of the cranberry puree. Add additional cranberry puree to taste. Season with salt and pepper, and if the sauce isn't quite balanced, add another tsp or two of sugar. Remove the duck from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into thin diagonal slices. Ladle two or three tbsp of sauce onto individual serving plates, arrange the duck on the plate, so it partially covers the sauce. Season with salt and several turns of black pepper, garnish with orange slices and cranberries, and serve immediately.
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Adnan Bajwa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for duck breast. It's always a hit with my friends and family. The duck breast is always cooked perfectly and the cranberry reduction is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Muhammad Shayyan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The duck breast was cooked perfectly and the cranberry reduction was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.
RaeyonRae
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The duck breast cooks in just a few minutes and the cranberry reduction is super easy to make. I like to serve it with rice and vegetables.
Sea
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The duck breast was cooked to perfection and the cranberry reduction was amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Ritesh Neupane
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of duck, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The duck breast was really good and the cranberry reduction was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Waqas Ikram
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The duck breast is impressive and the cranberry reduction is elegant. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and sophisticated dish.
Clown Man
[email protected]I love this recipe! The duck breast is always cooked perfectly and the cranberry reduction is amazing. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests.
Mohan M
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck breast, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the duck was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cranberry reduction was also delicious and easy to make. I will definite
scolastica atieno
[email protected]I'm a big fan of duck breast, and this recipe did not disappoint. The duck was cooked to perfection and the cranberry reduction was the perfect accompaniment. I especially liked the addition of the orange zest, which added a nice brightness to the di
Rangi Snowden
[email protected]This pan-roasted duck breast recipe was an absolute delight! The duck breast turned out perfectly cooked, with a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. I loved the combination of the sweet and tart cranberry reduction with the savory duck. It was a deli