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Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Cultural Context

Duck breast with cherry sauce is a classic dish often associated with German and French cuisine. The combination of rich duck and sweet-tart cherries creates a delightful balance of flavors, making it a popular choice for special occasions and festive meals. In modern cooking, variations may include different fruits or sauces, reflecting local tastes and seasonal ingredients.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 duck breasts
1 cup sour cherries from the glass jar
1 cup poultry stock
1/4 cup juice from the sour cherries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can mimic the sweetness without alcohol.

duck breast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner, while pork is more affordable.

1

Preheat the oven to 100 degrees Celsius.

2

Wash and dry the duck breast.

3

Incise the skin of the duck breast crosswise, being careful not to cut too deep.

4

Season the duck breast with salt and black pepper.

5

Place the duck breast skin-side down in a cold iron pan.

6

Fry the duck breast on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

7

Turn the duck breast and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes.

8

Once frying is done, place the duck breast in the oven to rest, pouring the fat and juice over the meat.

9

In the same pan, add the sour cherry juice and poultry stock, and reduce the sauce over high heat, stirring from time to time for several minutes.

10

After 5 minutes, add sugar to the sauce and wait until it thickens.

11

Once the sauce has a nice consistency, add the cherries to the sauce.

12

Serve the duck breast with the cherry sauce and cooked potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsauce-making

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting boardwhiskmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Duck à l'OrangeCanard aux Cerises
Local Name: Entenbrust mit Kirschsauce

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