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Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce – Rich, Elegant & Restaurant-Worthy

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Crispy seared duck breast served with a vibrant cherry-red wine sauce — a rich, elegant dish perfect for special dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 duck breasts, skin on

  • Salt and pepper

  • 2 large shallots, finely chopped

  • ¾ cup cherries (fresh, frozen, or rehydrated dried)

  • ½ cup red wine

  • ¼ cup chicken or duck stock

  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Optional: orange zest, fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Score duck skin, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Place in cold skillet, skin side down. Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until fat renders and skin is crisp.

  3. Flip and cook 2–4 minutes for medium-rare. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

  4. In the same pan, sauté shallots. Deglaze with red wine.

  5. Add cherries, stock, and vinegar. Simmer 6–8 minutes until reduced. Stir in butter.

  6. Slice duck and serve with warm cherry sauce.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries; adjust sweetness as needed.

  • Sauce can be made in advance.

  • Save rendered duck fat for later use.

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