Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce
- 4 duck breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pint duck demi-glace (beef will also work)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 ounces butter
- 1 cup griottes (small tart cherries from Provence, available in specialty shops)
- Preheat oven: 450 degrees In an ovenproof or cast iron pan, sear the meat skin side first until it's crispy.
- Then flip meat over and roast until juices run clear.
- Remove meat from pan and let rest.
- Drain fat from pan.
- Add shallots, vinegar and sugar, cook until liquid caramelizes.
- Add demi-glace and season with salt and pepper.
- Strain hot sauce and finish by adding butter and cherries.
- Place each breast on a plate and slice.
- Serve with cherry sauce poured on top.
duck breasts, shallots, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, butter, griottes
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/roasted-duck-breast-with-cherry-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)