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Perfectly Cooked Duck Breasts with Banylus Gastrique and Roasted Grapes
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11 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

Perfectly Cooked Duck Breasts with Banylus Gastrique and Roasted Grapes

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I've never cooked better duck than these pan-seared duck breasts at home, with skin beautifully crisp, flesh medium rare, the sauce restaurant caliber.
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Alexandra's Kitchen
Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.
http://www.alexandracooks.com/
I've never cooked better duck than these pan-seared duck breasts at home, with skin beautifully crisp, flesh medium rare, the sauce restaurant caliber.
40MINS
Total Time
$1.27
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Banyuls Vinegar
1/2 cup
Banyuls Vinegar
or Red Wine Vinegar
Star Anise
1 piece
Star Anise
optional
Banyuls Fortified Wine
1/4 cup
Banyuls Fortified Wine
or Ruby Port
Skin-on Duck Breast
4
Skin-on Duck Breasts
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 dash
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Red Seedless Grapes
1 1/2 cups
Fresh Thyme
1 tsp
Fresh Thyme, chopped
Mâche
1 cup
Mâche
or Watercress Leaves
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
346
Fat
5.8 g
Protein
25.5 g
Carbs
36.1 g
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step 1
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) and Water (2 Tbsp) swirling gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a pale golden color, 8 to 10 minutes. Lift the pan from the heat and pour in the Banyuls Vinegar (1/2 cup). Return the pan to the heat and cook until the caramel is melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
step 1 In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) and Water (2 Tbsp) swirling gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a pale golden color, 8 to 10 minutes. Lift the pan from the heat and pour in the Banyuls Vinegar (1/2 cup). Return the pan to the heat and cook until the caramel is melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
step 2
Add the Banyuls Fortified Wine (1/4 cup) and Star Anise (1 piece) if using. Simmer until the liquid reduces to thin syrup, about 10 minutes. Keep the gastrique warm over very low heat until ready to use.
step 2 Add the Banyuls Fortified Wine (1/4 cup) and Star Anise (1 piece) if using. Simmer until the liquid reduces to thin syrup, about 10 minutes. Keep the gastrique warm over very low heat until ready to use.
step 3
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
step 4
Blot the Skin-on Duck Breasts (4) dry. Use a sharp knife to score the fat of each in a diamond pattern, taking care not to cut into the meat. Season both sides of each breast generously with Kosher Salt (1 dash) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 dash) then place them skin side down in a large, cold skillet.
step 4 Blot the Skin-on Duck Breasts (4) dry. Use a sharp knife to score the fat of each in a diamond pattern, taking care not to cut into the meat. Season both sides of each breast generously with Kosher Salt (1 dash) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 dash) then place them skin side down in a large, cold skillet.
step 5
Place the skillet over low heat and cook for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium, and continue cooking until the duck begins to sizzle. Continue cooking undisturbed until the skin is browned, crisp, and has rendered most of its fat, 6 to 8 minutes.
step 5 Place the skillet over low heat and cook for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium, and continue cooking until the duck begins to sizzle. Continue cooking undisturbed until the skin is browned, crisp, and has rendered most of its fat, 6 to 8 minutes.
step 6
Spoon off and reserve the fat from the skillet. Flip over the breasts and transfer the skillet to the oven. If you place pan in oven, roast for 2 to 4 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 125-135 degrees F (51-57 degrees C). Transfer breasts to a plate to rest.
step 6 Spoon off and reserve the fat from the skillet. Flip over the breasts and transfer the skillet to the oven. If you place pan in oven, roast for 2 to 4 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 125-135 degrees F (51-57 degrees C). Transfer breasts to a plate to rest.
step 7
Add the Red Seedless Grapes (1 1/2 cups) to the skillet and toss with the Fresh Thyme (1 tsp) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until the grapes are hot and wrinkled in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
step 7 Add the Red Seedless Grapes (1 1/2 cups) to the skillet and toss with the Fresh Thyme (1 tsp) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until the grapes are hot and wrinkled in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
step 8
Transfer breasts to plate, spoon grapes over top. Spoon sauce over top. Top with a small handful of Mâche (1 cup) if using, and serve immediately.
step 8 Transfer breasts to plate, spoon grapes over top. Spoon sauce over top. Top with a small handful of Mâche (1 cup) if using, and serve immediately.
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Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Christmas
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Easter
French
Fall
Spring
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