duck breast with dried fruit sauce

How To Make duck breast with dried fruit sauce

• Step 1
  Add the dried fruit to a bowl and pour the wine over it, and let it sit to rehydrate.
• Step 2
  Score the duck breast in a cross-hatched pattern, cutting through the fat but not into the meat. Season with salt.
• Step 3
  Place a small amount of olive oil in a saucepan and add the breast fat side down. Place over low heat and slowly render the fat out until you can see the meat below the crispy skin, about 25 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Step 4
  Once the fat has rendered from the breast remove them to a baking sheet and place in the oven for about 5 minutes. Drain the fat from the pan and keep it. It is great to cook with.
• Step 5
  Drain the fruit and add it to the same pan you used for the duck.
• Step 6
  Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer until most of the fluid has evaporated. Stir in the vinegar and thyme. Taste and adjust for salt.
• Step 7
  Let the duck rest for 10 minutes outside of the oven.
• Step 8
  Cut the breast on a bias and serve with the fruit sauce.
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