DUCK BREASTS WITH CRANBERRIES & HONEY SAUCE

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This meal is a real treat! The sweetness of the honey combined with the tartness of the cranberries compliments very well these duck breasts. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

Provided by Chouny

Categories     Duck Breasts

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless duck breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 leek (chopped)
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup red wine
1 orange, juice and zest of
1 cup brown gravy mix
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare gravy as per directions on envelope, reserve.
  • Salt and pepper each breast on both sides.
  • Melt butter and oil in a skillet, brown breasts on both sides until well browned (approximately 3 minutes each side).
  • Cook in oven (350°F) for approximately 10 minutes (for small breasts) and for medium-rare.
  • Meanwhile, in same skillet, add leeks, sauté until tender.
  • Add vinegar, orange juice, orange zests, wine, cranberries and honey. Bring to a good simmer and reduce for a few minutes.
  • Incorporate gravy, mix well and cook for one more minute.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut each breast in thin slices crosswise.
  • Fan slices on each plate.
  • Spoon sauce over duck.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 1234.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 19.9

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