DUCK BREAST WITH BRAISED BELGIAN ENDIVE, SHAVED CAULIFLOWER AND GREEN PEPPERCORNS
Duck breasts are remarkably delicious, easy to cook and almost as tender as beef tenderloin. Once seasoned, the breasts go skin-side down in the pan and stay there for 20 or so minutes while the skin crisps, the fat renders out and the meat gently cooks to a perfect rosy medium. Along the way, you pour off the accruing melted fat every few minutes into a heatproof jar, and when it has cooled, you can save the duck fat in the freezer. It has such a special flavor; it would be a pity to throw it away. We use the duck fat for the best roasted potatoes but also love it for cooking trout and char and salmon fillets, and recommend roasting cauliflower and baby white turnips in it as well, for the most special combination of clean, juicy and luscious.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories meat, poultry
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Split and trim the duck breasts to yield 4 individual breasts. Some people remove the "tenders," as there is a small span of unchewable silver skin within, but I just leave them intact and deal with it when eating, like the fat or gristle in any steak or chop. It's just part of the deal.
- Season the duck with salt and pepper generously on both skin and flesh sides, then place breasts skin-side down in an extra-large heavy-bottomed steel pan.
- Set the pan over medium-low heat, and gently cook the duck breasts 20 to 25 minutes, skin-side down the whole time, pouring off the rendering duck fat many times along the way so that the duck does not poach or steam in its own fat. Save all of that duck fat.
- In the meantime, split the endive heads in half lengthwise, and remove any limp outer leaves. Crush the green peppercorns with the flat side of your chef's knife, then mince the crushed peppercorns further, sometimes dragging the mince under the flat side of your knife to make it into a paste, as you might with a clove of garlic.
- When the duck skin is dark golden brown and crisp and most of the white fat has rendered out, turn the breast flesh-side down. Increase heat to medium-high (you want to get a true sear and not a gray "steam"), and sear for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the flesh is golden brown. Remove the duck breasts from the pan, and set them aside in a warm place.
- Add a nice spoonful of the rendered duck fat back into the hot pan, and lay in the endive halves, cut-side down. Cook until you get a dark golden sear on the cut sides of the endive, about 3 minutes. Turn the endives over onto their rounded backs, and add the cauliflower, shallot and peppercorn paste to the pan.
- Add back in another nice spoonful of the rendered duck fat, and stir together as best as you can without disturbing the endive. You can move it to the side and give yourself some room for stirring and cooking the cauliflower. You want to make sure the cauliflower and the shallots have contact with the fond (the fat, salt and pepper that have been left behind from the cooking of the duck breasts) in the pan.
- Add the chicken stock and the sherry or vermouth, and partly cover the pan to simmer the vegetables until soft and cooked, about 4 minutes. The liquid will be absorbed, the high note of the alcohol will burn off and a loose sauce will remain when finished cooking.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper as needed, and drizzle some more of the rendered duck fat over the whole deal if that moves you, as it does me.
- Slice the duck breasts across at a slight bias, approximately the thickness of your pinkie, and serve each with endive and cauliflower. Sprinkle a few drops of sherry vinegar over each serving to finish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 687 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SEARED DUCK BREASTS WITH BLOOD ORANGES
Citrus segments get saucy in our play on duck à l'orange.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Lunch Dinner Salad Duck Orange Bon Appétit Winter Citrus Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Score skin of duck breasts; season with salt and pepper. Place skin side down in a cold medium skillet; cook over low heat until fat is rendered and skin is dark golden, 12-15 minutes. Turn duck, increase heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Meanwhile, cut peel and white pith from oranges. Cut along sides of membranes to release segments into a medium bowl.
- Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add shallot, vinegar, and half of orange segments. Season with salt and simmer until thick, about 4 minutes. Thinly slice duck and serve over frisée with pan sauce and remaining segments.
SEARED DUCK BREAST
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, score the fat of the duck breast in a crisscross pattern, being careful to not cut into the meat. Season the duck with salt and pepper. Warm a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat and add enough oil to just coat the bottom of the pan.
- Place the duck breast fat-side down in the skillet to render off the fat, about 8 minutes. Once the fat has rendered out and the skin is golden brown and crisp, turn the duck breast over and add the butter, thyme and garlic. Turn up the heat to medium-high and, once the butter is foamy, begin basting the duck breast using a spoon. Continue basting until the duck breast reaches medium rare and measures 135 to 140 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes before slicing.
CRISPY BALSAMIC DUCK BREASTS
This simple preparation enhances the duck without obliterating the natural flavor, and doesn't require a long marination. Perfect for a special meal. Preparation time does not include marinating time.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Duck Breasts
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, score the duck skin (fat) with diagonal parallel slashes 1/2 inch apart to make a diamond pattern, being careful not to pierce through to the flesh.
- Pour the balsamic vinegar into a shallow dish just wide enough to fit the breasts in one layer.
- Add the duck, flesh (not fat) side down; cover and leave to marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature (can be marinated up to 2 hours refrigerated but remove for last twenty minutes at room temperature).
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add duck, fat side down and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes (covered to avoid spattering).
- After the 5 minutes, carefully pour the rendered fat from the pan and wipe the outside of the pan of any grease that may have dripped there before placing back on the stove.
- Turn the duck breasts over and continue to cook: about 5 minutes more for rare, 8 for medium rare, and 10 minutes for well done, but of course depending on the size of the duck breasts.
- Remove duck from pan to cutting board and slice thinly against the grain.
- Serve immediately, passing extra balsamic vinegar for drizzling if desired.
SEARED CRISPY SKIN DUCK BREAST WITH DUCK FAT FRIED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: duck breast, salt, pepper, fingerling potato, fresh rosemary, red wine, chicken stock, orange, honey
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat dry the duck breasts with a paper towel.
- Score the duck skin with sharp knife, making sure to not cut into the flesh.
- Season the duck breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the potatoes to a pot of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Using the bottom of a ramekin or your palm, gently smash the potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Starting with a cold and dry oven-safe skillet, place the duck breasts skin side down. Cook for 12-15 minutes over medium heat.
- Flip the breasts over and sear the other side for 1 minute. Flip to the skin side down, and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Roast for 4 minutes for medium-rare, or 6 minutes for medium.
- Rest the duck skin-side up for 10 minutes. Do not discard the fat in the pan.
- In a small pot, combine the red wine, chicken stock, orange juice, and honey and reduce by half over medium heat.
- Fry the potatoes with remaining duck fat in the pan, until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Slice the duck ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
- Serve with the sauce and the potatoes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1329 calories, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 94 grams, Sugar 34 grams
PAN-SEARED DUCK BREASTS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the duck breasts and sear for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes longer. Turn the duck over and cook for 3 minutes. Cover the pan and cook until the duck is tender and still pink in the center, about 4 minutes longer. Remove the duck from the pan, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
- Add the vinegar to the skillet and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add two-thirds cup of the raspberries and the orange sections and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the cream, remaining salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Cut the duck into thin slices and fan them out onto four plates. Spoon the sauce over the duck, garnish with the remaining raspberries and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
SEARED DUCK BREASTS WITH ENDIVE CHOUCROUTE
Steps:
- For the choucroute: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the bacon and blanch for about 15 seconds to remove some of the smoky taste. Drain.
- Heat a 3-quart saucepan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and endive and sauté until they wilt slightly, about 10 minutes. Add the blanched bacon, apple, wine, vinegar, juniper berries, honey, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not let the mixture cook dry; it should be moist. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Keep warm.
- For the duck breasts: With a sharp chef's knife held horizontally, shave about half of the skin and surface fat from the duck breasts and discard, leaving some skin and a thin layer of fat to lubricate the meat as it cooks. Season the breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the duck breasts, skin side down. Sear until crisp and browned, about 2 1/2 minutes, then turn with tongs and cook on the flesh side, basting a few times with drippings, until medium-rare, about 3 1/2 minutes longer. Let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
- Slice the duck breasts on the diagonal about 1/4 inch thick. Divide the choucroute among 4 dinner plates and arrange a sliced duck breast on each plate. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Anderson Valley Pinot Noir or another young Pinot Noir with concentrated flavor.
PAN-SEARED DUCK BREAST RECIPE
Steps:
- Heat a ridged griddle pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. You want it hot, but not smoking. Lay the duck breast skin-side down; the skin should sizzle as it hits the hot pan. You do not need any oil since the fat under the skin will quickly begin to melt. Cook for 4 minutes.
- To make the sauce (if using), place the pan back over high heat. Once hot, add the wine. Stir with a wooden spoon continuously while scraping up any residue from the bottom of the pan. Add the veal or chicken stock to the hot pan and boil until reduced by a third.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a small saucepan. Boil and whisk in the cold butter a little at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add the blackberries to warm through just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 249 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1233 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 2 duck breasts (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CRISPY PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH BASALMIC ONION MARMALADE
I love duck breast when cooked right. It is so easy to prepare. Remember Patience is a virtue so don't rush it. It's best eaten Medium Rare in my opinion. You can use many different sauces to accompany it, but I like the onion marmalade with mine.You can freeze the extra marmalade to use with an omelet or anything else. It's nice served with some fresh spinach. Pair with a fruity Pinot Noir
Provided by Jencathen
Categories Duck
Time 45m
Yield 1 Duck breast halve, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 to 400 degrees F.
- First don't use frozen duck breast. Go to your local butcher if they don't have it, usually they have no problem ordering it special for you. :).
- Score each breast shallowly in a crisscross fashion. Do NOT slice to the meat. These cuts allows the fat to render into the pan and the skin to get crispy.
- I like to use my cast iron skillet, you could also use stainless steel. I do NOT recommend using a non stick skillet. It needs to be oven proof.
- Sprinkle each breast on both sides with salt and pepper. You can be generous with the salt on the skin side. It really helps dry out the skin so you get a super crispy skin.
- Heat skillet over medium high heat. Place duck breasts skin side down and cook for about 5 minutes or until the skin is golden brown. Remember watch it carefully you want to crisp the skin, but not overcook the meat. You might have to lower the temperature a bit. Patience is the main ingredient for a perfect duck breast. I reserve the fat that renders off and use with roasted potatoes or anything really. It's so tasty. Remove the drippings from the pan before placing in the oven.
- Place your skillet with your duck breasts into the preheated oven. Cook for about 12 minutes or until Medium Rare. Remember watch your duck carefully because cooking time varies on how thick your breast is and how much has already cooked through on stove top. It will also carry over cook once you remove from oven. If you have a thermometer it should read about 125 to 130.
- Do NOT turn your breasts. It still should be skin side down.
- Remove to warm plate skin side up and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes and then slice about 1/2 inch thick and on the diagonal and serve with onion marmalade. ( Recipe Below).
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- Balsamic Onion Marmalade.
- In a large heavy pan, combine the red onions and brown sugar and cook over Medium to Medium high heat, stirring often, until the onions begin to caramelize about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the wine and vinegar, increase the heat to Medium high stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
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