French Honey-Lacquered Duck Breast

Ingredients

  • 2 duck magrets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Optional: chopped nuts
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cut small slits in the skin side of the duck breast. The slits should be shallow without slicing all the way through into the flesh.
  • Season the duck e both sides with the salt and pepper
  • Sear the duck breasts, skin side down for 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and flip the duck breasts over, cooking them for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer them to a plate and cover them with foil so they retain their warmth.
  • Pour off the rendered duck fat and turn the heat up to medium.
  • Deglaze the skillet with the honey and balsamic vinegar, scraping up the browned bits as the sauce cooks.
  • Simmer the honey vinegar glaze for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns slightly thick.
  • Season with just a dash of salt.
  • Return the duck breasts to the pan, turning them a few times to coat them evenly with the honey glaze.
  • Carve and serve them immediately, garnished with a drizzle of extra glaze and the chopped nuts if desired.
  • Cook's Tips
    Duck magret is best-served medium rare, although this might not suit all palates. 
    Pour the rendered duck fat into a clean container. Let it cool, refrigerate it, and save it for other culinary uses. It will keep for months and add a different flair to a variety of recipes, particularly potatoes. You can also use it to sear other meats, delivering a unique, extra kick of flavor. 

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