{"id":145,"date":"2017-10-16T13:03:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T13:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rlhays.com\/recipes\/?p=145"},"modified":"2017-10-19T12:02:46","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T12:02:46","slug":"145","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rlhays.com\/recipes\/2017\/10\/16\/145\/","title":{"rendered":"Duck Breast with Apples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>This is a dish called \u201cDucks in the Orchard\u201d that\u00a0invented for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/honest-food.net\/2009\/11\/13\/king-for-a-day-the-great-duck-off\/\">Duck Off<\/a><\/strong>, a friendly cooking competition I had with the head chef at Sacramento\u2019s Grange restaurant, Michael Tuohy. I wanted to combine duck with apples \u2014 a classic combination \u2014 in a new way, and I wanted to serve the judges some duck breast, which I thought they\u2019d want; after all, breasts are the most accessible part of the bird.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-color-header\">Duck Breast with Apples<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-color-border\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-color-border\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-header\">Prep Time<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-color-border\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-header\">Cook Time<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-color-border\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-header\">Total Time<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">45<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-clear-left\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary\">\n<p>This is a simple preparation that works just fine with domestic duck. Remember, because you slice those apples thin, it only sautes in the duck fat for a few minutes. Don&#8217;t overcook or they will get soggy. I like to serve this as-is on the plate because it&#8217;s pretty, but you can serve it alongside wild rice, mashed or roasted potatoes, or even just some good crusty bread. A simple green salad is a good vegetable here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-course-name\">Course:<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-course\"> Main Course <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-cuisine-name\">Cuisine:<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine\"> American <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name\">Serves<\/span>: <a class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-link\" href=\"https:\/\/honest-food.net\/wild-game\/duck-goose-recipes\/breasts\/duck-breast-with-apples\/#\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings tooltipstered\">4<\/span><\/a><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit\">people<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name\">Author<\/span>: <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author\">Hank Shaw<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Marinade<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-2\" class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup apple cider<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-3\" class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup chicken broth<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-4\" class=\"ingredient\">1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-5\" class=\"ingredient\">3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-6\" class=\"ingredient\">1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-7\" class=\"ingredient\">1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>Combine above ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and add seasoned duck breasts. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Remove duck breasts. Reserve marinade.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pounds<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">duck breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">duck fat or butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apples,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">such as Granny Smith or Fuji<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar or maple sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">A pinch of cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apple cider,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">hard or sweet<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">finely chopped mint<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Nice salt,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">to finish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Take the duck breasts out of the fridge and salt lightly. Let sit at room temperature for 25 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl of water. Slice the apples into quarter moons of about 1\/4 inch thick. Do not peel. Drop each slice into the lemon juice and make sure all sides are coated to avoid browning.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Heat a large saute pan over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the duck fat or butter and swirl to coat the pan. Place the duck breasts skin side down, turn the heat to medium and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until golden brown. Turn over and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes, depending on how you like your duck. Remove the duck breasts and tent loosely with foil. Let them rest while you make the sauce.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Spoon off all but about 3 tablespoons of fat. Cook the apples over medium-high heat; do not crowd them. Brown the apples lightly on both sides. When you flip them, sprinkle the brown sugar over everything and swirl to combine while the apples continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the cider in the pan and put the heat up as high as it will go. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and the cayenne into the pan and boil this furiously until it cooks down by two-thirds.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Slice the duck breast pieces roughly the same width as the apples. To make the dish, make a rosette of alternating duck breast and apple in the center of the plate. Spoon a small amount of the reduced cider on each piece of duck, then one more spoonful in the center of the rosette. Sprinkle with the fresh mint and the Hawaiian red salt. 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