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breast of duck with dried cherry sauce

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

This is another of those must have recipes for duck. Your duck breast will be a favorite menu item for all those who try this wonderful recipe.

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yield 6 Servings
cook time 40 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For breast of duck with dried cherry sauce

  • 1/2 c
    dried cherries
  • 2 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar, divided
  • 3 1/2 c
    duck stock
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3
    duck breasts, halved
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2
    strips lemon peel, cut into thin slivers
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    hazelnuts, chopped or walnuts, chopped
  • fresh parsley

How To Make breast of duck with dried cherry sauce

  • 1
    Soak the cherries in the vinegar for at least an hour. Put 3 1/4 cups of the stock in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup. This will take 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, oil a roasting pan, brush the duck breasts with soy sauce and honey, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sprinkle lemon peel over duck. Roast in a preheated 450 degree F. oven for about 15 to 20 minutes for medium, less if rarer meat is desired. Caramelize the sugar in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet by heating it over medium heat without stirring until it is syrupy and very dark brown. Dissolve it in the remaining 1/4 cup duck stock.
  • 3
    When the duck breasts are done, place on a warm plate, cover with foil and set aside in a warm place. Deglaze the roasting pan with the caramel and stock mixture and add that to the reduced stock, stirring well with a wooden spoon until the sauce is thick and almost syrupy. Drain the cherries and add them to the sauce.
  • 4
    Place half a duck breast on each plate. Top with several tablespoons of sauce and sprinkle with nuts and parsley sprigs.
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