Duck breast with spiced red wine and orange sauce

Prep
25m
Cook
20m
serves
6
Duck breast with spiced red wine and orange sauce
Duck breast with spiced red wine and orange sauce
Duck breast with spiced red wine and orange sauce
Make this special dish a part of an indulgent weekend lunch with friends.

Ingredients (9)

  • 6 duck breasts, skin scored
  • 2 eschalots, finely chopped
  • 300ml dry red wine
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 2 oranges, plus 2 oranges, segmented
  • 2 tablespoons spiced redcurrant jelly (we used Tracklements), plus extra, to serve
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) demi-glace
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • Flat-leaf parsley sprigs, to serve

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Season the duck with salt and black pepper.
  • 2.
    Place a non-stick frypan over low heat, then cook the duck, skin-side down, for 5-6 minutes until golden and most of the fat has rendered. Transfer to a baking tray, then roast for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan. Add the eschalot and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until soft. Add wine and allow to bubble for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
  • 4.
    Add orange zest and juice, then allow to bubble for a further 3-4 minutes until reduced by half again. Stir in the jelly and demiglaze, then simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
  • 5.
    Place orange segments in a bowl and toss with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 6.
    Slice the duck, then divide among plates. Top with orange segments and parsley sprigs, then drizzle with the red wine sauce and serve with extra jelly.
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