Celebrate with taste: Duck breast with Christmas spices (festive recipe)

November 27th 2024


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Duck breast with Christmas spices



METHOD

 
Preparation:

 
Trim the duck breasts to remove any sinew, excess fat, and quadrille the skin without cutting into the meat. Generously season both the skin and the meat with salt. Massage the skin with Kampot pepper or coarsely ground black pepper, ensuring it penetrates into the cuts.

Cooking:


Sous-Vide Method (for perfect tenderness)

  Place the duck breasts in vacuum-seal bags with a sprig of rosemary and a strip of orange zest. Cook sous vide at 54°C (129°F) for 1 hour. Finish cooking in a pan: Render the excess fat by cooking skin-side down first. Then, briefly sear the meat side for a light colour. Do not clean the pan after cooking!

Tip: You can prepare the duck breasts the day before by cooking them sous vide and storing them in their vacuum-sealed bags in the fridge. When ready to serve, simply take them out and sear them in the pan for a few minutes.


Traditional Method (Pan and Oven)


 
In a cold pan without additional fat, place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook over low heat to render the fat. Remove the excess fat as it melts. Turn up the heat to brown the skin. Flip the breasts to sear the meat side briefly. Transfer the duck breasts to an oven-safe dish (without cleaning the pan). Finish cooking in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 6 minutes for a medium-rare result.


Christmas-Spiced Sauce:
 
Remove the excess fat from the pan, leaving just a thin layer. Add the orange zest, spices (1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods, 2 star anise, 1 star anise pod), and honey. Let the mixture caramelise over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Increase the heat and deglaze with the orange juice. Reduce the sauce over high heat, keeping a close eye to avoid burning. Once reduced by half, add the veal stock and continue cooking until you achieve a syrupy consistency

 
Serving:

Slice the duck breasts and drizzle with the sauce. Serve with your choice of sides - homemade mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables are perfect options. Enjoy your festive meal! 🎄







 

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