Sage Duck Breasts With Balsamic Honey |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Layers of wonderful flavors! Prep time does not include marinating. Ingredients:
3/4 cup buttermilk |
1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
2 cloves garlic, pressed |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
2 (8 ounce) duck breasts |
4 fresh sage leaves |
Directions:
1. Marinade:. 2. Combine buttermilk, Dijon mustard and garlic. 3. Place duck breast in a plastic bag or container and add marinade. 4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. 5. Sauce:. 6. Combine honey and vinegar. 7. Duck:. 8. Remove duck from marinade, rinse and pat dry. 9. Starting at one edge of each breast, use fingers to separate the skin from the meat to create a pocket. 10. Place 2 sage leaves in each pocket. 11. Score skin with diagonal cuts at 1/4 inch intervals. 12. Turn breasts and score in the opposite direction. 13. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add breasts and cook 5 minutes. 14. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 5 minutes. 15. Turn breasts and cook 5-8 minutes. 16. Remove to a serving dish, top with 1/2 the sauce and serve with remaining sauce. |
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