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Crispy Balsamic Duck Breasts

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Ingredients

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4 duck breast halves
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
extra balsamic vinegar, for drizzling optional

Nutritional information

260
Calories
117 g
Calories From Fat
13 g
Total Fat
3.5 g
Saturated Fat
163.2 mg
Cholesterol
105.4 mg
Sodium
3.4 g
Carbs
0 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Sugars
29.5 g
Protein
140 g
Serving Size

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Crispy Balsamic Duck Breasts

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    Do I need to do anything different if the duck is not from the grocery store or butcher? The breast are from a duck hunt my husband recently did--they have been in the freezer. I have never cooked duck before. Thanks for any advice.

    • 40 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Crispy Balsamic Duck Breasts, This simple preparation enhances the duck without obliterating the natural flavor, and doesn’t require a long marination. Perfect for a special meal. Preparation time does not include marinating time., Do I need to do anything different if the duck is not from the grocery store or butcher? The breast are from a duck hunt my husband recently did–they have been in the freezer. I have never cooked duck before. Thanks for any advice.


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    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.

    2
    Done

    Pour the Balsamic Vinegar Into a Shallow Dish Just Wide Enough to Fit the Breasts in One Layer.

    3
    Done

    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.

    4
    Done

    Heat a Non-Stick Skillet Over Medium-High Heat.

    5
    Done

    Add Duck, Fat Side Down and Cook Until Crispy, About 5 Minutes Covered to Avoid Spattering.

    6
    Done

    After the 5 Minutes, Carefully Pour the Rendered Fat from the Pan and Wipe the Outside of the Pan of Any Grease That May Have Dripped There Before Placing Back on the Stove.

    7
    Done

    Turn the Duck Breasts Over and Continue to Cook: About 5 Minutes More For Rare, 8 For Medium Rare, and 10 Minutes For Well Done, but of Course Depending on the Size of the Duck Breasts.

    8
    Done

    Remove Duck from Pan to Cutting Board and Slice Thinly Against the Grain.

    9
    Done

    Serve Immediately, Passing Extra Balsamic Vinegar For Drizzling If Desired.

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