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Duck A L’Orange

Duck A L’Orange

Federica
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Duck Breasts around 400g/500g
  • 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar
  • 500 ml of Duck Stock
  • ¼ cup of sugar
  • The zest and juice kept separately on 1 orange
  • 1 Shallot finely chopped
  • Around 250ml of White or Orange Wine
  • Some salt
  • Some pepper
  • Some Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by prepping the sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan, placed on med-high heat, place the sugar and let caramelised by gently stirring it with a fork From the edge to the center of the pan.
  • Once caramelised, remove the pan from the heat and add the shallots, the orange zest & juice, and the broth, all while still stirring the sauce.
  • Return it to medium heat, add the wine, and let to cook until reduced to a creamy sauce for 20-25 minutes.
  • While the sauce cooks, it’s time to prepare the duck.
  • Score the breast with a sharp knife, from both left and right, in a crosshatch pattern on both sided of the breast. Season with salt and pepper on both sides as well and leave to rest for a few minutes- this will allow the salt to be incorporated in the meat.
  • In a pan, drizzle some oil, and place on a medium heat. Place the duck with the skin side on first, and cook on each side for about 10 minutes until crispy.
  • Once ready serve with the sauce on the side.
Keyword Duck A L’Orange