Ingredients for 900.California Farm Duck Breast in Port Wine Sauce
- 2 partially pre-roasted duck breasts
- 1 cup preserved cherries or fresh red grapes
- 1/2 cup agave syrup
- 1/2 cup balsamic red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup port wine
- 1/2 Tsp peppercorns, dry roasted
- 1/2 Tsp flaked salt, dry roasted
- 1/2 Tsp thyme
- 1 star anise
- Equipment: roasting pan, cast iron sauce pan, cast iron skillet
- Cost: duck $3.50 per pound, cherrie/grapes $1, other $1, dinner $2.75
Cooking Instructions for making 900.California Farm Duck Breast in Port Wine Sauce
Roast whole duck 60 minutes, breasts up, 350F degrees, long enough to brown the skin but before the fat starts melting, remove breasts and ribcages with kitchen scissors, keep warm. Chill rest of duck in fridge till ready for finishing later.
In cast iron saucepan, heat syrup, remove from heat, pour vinegar in slowly, return to heat, stir till smooth. Add wine and star anise, simmer till syrupy, about 15 minutes, remove anise.
Keep sauce warm.
Remove skin, fat and ribs from roasted duck breasts. Set scraps aside to make duck soup.
Heat dry skillet, roast pepper and salt few seconds without burning or discoloration. Add cherries or grapes, add thyme. Simmer till fragrant. Add sauce. Keep warm.
Add breasts to skillet, finish cooking the duck breasts by simmering in sauce, 15 minutes. When serving, spoon grapes and sauce over. Enjoy.
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