
Seared Crispy Skin Duck Breast With Duck-Fat Fried Potatoes
Savor the rich flavors of this Seared Crispy Skin Duck Breast with Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, a true culinary masterpiece. Elevate your dinner game with this succulent dish that's both elegant and satisfying.
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the duck breasts with a paper towel.
- 2
Score the duck skin with sharp knife, making sure to not cut into the flesh.
- 3
Season the duck breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add the potatoes to a pot of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- 5
Using the bottom of a ramekin or your palm, gently smash the potatoes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- 7
Starting with a cold and dry oven-safe skillet, place the duck breasts skin side down. Cook for 12-15 minutes over medium heat.
- 8
Flip the breasts over and sear the other side for 1 minute. Flip to the skin side down, and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- 9
Roast for 4 minutes for medium-rare, or 6 minutes for medium.
- 10
Rest the duck skin-side up for 10 minutes. Do not discard the fat in the pan.
- 11
In a small pot, combine the red wine, chicken stock, orange juice, and honey and reduce by half over medium heat.
- 12
Fry the potatoes with remaining duck fat in the pan, until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and rosemary.
- 13
Slice the duck ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
- 14
Serve with the sauce and the potatoes.
- 15
Enjoy!
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Ingredients (9)
- •2 lb duck breast, 1-pound
- •1 salt, to taste
- •1 pepper, to taste
- •1 lb fingerling potato
- •1 sprig fresh rosemary
- •1 cup red wine
- •1 cup chicken stock
- •½ orange
- •2 tablespoons honey
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