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Crispy Duck Breasts With Pear and Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

Crispy Duck Breasts With Pear and Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

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Crispy Duck Breasts With Pear and Peppercorn Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs boneless duck breasts
1 firm-ripe bosc pear
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp calvados or 2 tbsp armagnac (can use apple juice if you prefer)
1 tbsp green peppercorn , packed in brine,drained and crushed lightly
1 tbsp duck , demiglace or 1 tbsp veal demi-glace or 1/2 extra-large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cube
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Directions:

Trim excess fat from duck breasts.
Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until very hot.
Pat breasts dry and season with salt.
Put breasts, skin sides down, in skillet and reduce heat to moderate.
Cook breasts 20 minutes, or until skin is crisp and mahogany-colored, removing fat from skillet as it is rendered.
Turn breasts and cook about 2 minutes for medium-rare or to desired doneness.
Transfer breasts to a plate and keep warm, covered loosely.
While duck breasts are cooking, peel pear and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and sauté pear until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
In a measuring cup stir together apple juice and cornstarch.
To pear add Calvados or Armagnac.
Stir in cornstarch mixture, peppercorns, demiglace or bouillon cube, and thyme and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Serve duck breasts, sliced, with sauce spooned over them.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	378.34 Kcal (1584 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.09g	19%
Cholesterol	256.74mg	86%
Sodium	217.42mg	9%
Potassium	54.09mg	1%
Total Carbs	16.2g	5%
Sugars	5.24g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	51.22g	102%
Vitamin C	25.5mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	7.2mg	40%
Calcium	43mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.82 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.44g	19%
Cholesterol	94.2mg	86%
Sodium	79.78mg	9%
Potassium	19.85mg	1%
Total Carbs	5.95g	5%
Sugars	1.92g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	5%
Protein	18.79g	102%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	43%
Iron	2.6mg	40%
Calcium	15.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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