Duck Breast with Balsamic Vinegar and Cherry Reduction
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Yield 4 Portions
This simple preparation enhances the duck without obliterating the natural flavor. Does not require a long marination. Perfect for a special meal. Preparation time does not include marinating time
Ingredients
- 4 duck breast halves
- 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar*
- salt and pepper, to taste
- extra balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)
* for cherry reduction please see 'notes'
Instructions
- 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).
Notes
Cherry Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
- Add 4 oz. of black cherry fruit spread, sweetened only with fruit juice.
- Pour chicken broth and most of the vinegar into a saucepan over med-low heat.
- Add fruit spread and reduce for about half an hour, or until it’s reduced by about 2/3. When duck is sliced, add the extra juices to your sauce.
Courses Dinner
Recipe by Cooking Buffalo at https://cooking-buffalo.com/easy-duck-breasts-recipe-with-balsamic-vinegar-with-a-cherry-reduction/