Duck fillet (original recipe)

Description

The recipe won't take much time. Duck fillet scares many home cooks, as few people know. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Prepare the duck breast by first rinsing it under water and drying it with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Using a sharp knife, make several shallow cuts on the skin.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Season the duck breasts well with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat a skillet and sear the duck breasts, skin-side down, without oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Then flip the breasts and cook to desired doneness, for another 4 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Transfer the duck breasts onto a hot plate, wrap them in foil, and set aside for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.

4. 4

   Step 4

   In the fat rendered from the chicken breast, sauté the chopped shallot until golden. Add the halved cherries, port wine, broth, and honey with spices. Simmer until the sauce thickens. As soon as this happens, remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cut the duck into slices and pour the sauce over it. The breast is ready.