Duck Breasts with Concord Sauce

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   Set the circulator to heat your water bath to 60.5 C / 140.9 F

2. 2

   Preheat conventional oven to 375F.

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   Season the duck breast with salt and pepper and place in a pouch with the duck fat.

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   Make sure that all ingredients are cold.

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   Vacuum seal on medium.

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   Once water bath target temperature is reached (60.5 C / 140.9 F), place duck pouch into the circulating water bath and cook for 30 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, rinse grapes thoroughly and pat dry.

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   Toss in olive oil, add a pinch of salt and pepper and some thyme.

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   Lay the grapes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

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    Cook the grapes in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until they split and release juices.

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    Push grapes/mixture through a fine mesh screen, discard pulp and seeds if any.

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    Set aside remaining juice.

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    Remove the duck breast from the water bath and let sit for 10 minutes within the sealed pouch.

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    Open pouch and pour duck jus into a medium sauce pan with chicken stock.

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    Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.

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    Lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining grape juice and blend the sauce together for 3 minutes.

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    Season if necessary.

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    Remove the duck from the bag and place it skin side down in a pan on medium heat and render out as much of the fat as you desire.

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    Flip and sear the meat side for no more than 60 seconds.

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    Slice the duck breasts, arrange on plate and dress with concord grape sauce.

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    Great with sauteed vegetables.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.