Seared Duck Breast Halves With Balsamic Cherry Reduction Recipe

Name: Seared Duck Breast Halves With Balsamic Cherry Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless duck breast halves; 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; salt, to taste; 1/2 cup white wine; 2/3 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or 1/3 cup dried); Marinade; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless duck breast halves
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
salt, to taste
1/2 cup white wine
2/3 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or 1/3 cup dried)
Marinade
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
To prepare marinade, whisk balsamic vinegar through pepper together until combined.
2
Marinate duck breast halves in a covered dish in the refrigerator for 2-10 hours, turning occasionally.
3
Remove duck from marinade; reserve marinade.
4
Wipe and pat duck breast halves dry with paper towels, rub on all sides with one teaspoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
5
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a heavy skillet on medium-high until the oil starts to smoke.
6
Add the duck breast halves and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
7
Remove to platter and keep warm.
8
Turn heat to high; add wine to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom to release browned bits.
9
Add reserved marinade and cherries and cook, stirring frequently, several minutes or until sauce has reduced by about half.
10
Taste and adjust for seasoning if needed.
11
Pour reduction (sauce) over duck and serve at once.

156

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless duck breast halves, 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, salt, to taste, 1/2 cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Seared Duck Breast Halves With Balsamic Cherry Reduction falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seared Duck Breast Halves With Balsamic Cherry Reduction

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