Crispy Duck with Cherry Port Glaze
Cherry Port sauce is a classic beside tender duck breasts with a crispy exterior.
Prep Time6 minutes mins
Cook Time16 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 229kcal
- 1 ½ lbs duck breasts (# of breasts will depend on the size of the breasts)
- kosher salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1 recipe Cherry Port Sauce
Score fat on each duck breast in cross hatch fashion. Be careful not to cut into the flesh.
Salt and pepper each breast.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat a cast iron or heavy oven proof skillet over medium heat.
Position duck breasts fat side down and cook for approximately 6 minutes. You will see fat start to melt. Drain fat off and reserve for another use.
Turn breasts and sear the lean side about 1 minute.
Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 7-9 minutes depending on the size of your breasts. Remove and let the duck rest tented, five minutes. Duck will continue to cook during this time.
Slice thinly and serve with warm Cherry Port Sauce.
Calories: 229kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 95mg