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Duck breasts with merlot and balsamic vinegar sauce

  • Preparation : 5 minutes
  • Cooking : 7 minutes
  • Portions : 2
Poitrines de canard oranges confites et 3 poivres, sauce au merlot et vinaigre balsamique

Ingredients

  • 2 Duck breasts
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Rendered duck fat
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Dry shallots, minced
  • 5 ml (1 tsp.) Honey
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Balsamic vinegar
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp.) Merlot wine
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Demi-glace or reduced veal stock
  • 2 ml (1/2 tsp.) Fresh thyme
  • 7.5ml ml (1/2 tbsp.) Butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Apricots, cherries or cranberries, diced

Preparation

  1. Cook duck breasts following instructions on the package

  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté shallots in the rendered duck fat until they are lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. Add honey. Cook gently, stirring constantly until shallots are caramelized. Remove from heat.

  4. Deglaze with vinegar and add the wine. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce.

  5. Add the demi-glace or reduced stock and the diced fruits if desired. Simmer for 1 minute and season with salt. Remove from heat, add thyme and butter. Stir until butter has melted completely. Pour a small amount of sauce on the plate and lay the sliced duck breast on top of or beside sauce.

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Recipe from Domenico Forte, professional chef

Wine Suggestion

Merlot – rouge

Merlot is a likeable grape for its silky tannins, and its aromas of fruit, sweet spices and, in some vintages, mocha. Full-bodied and expressive, Merlot goes perfectly with this dish and its pronounced flavours. And why not? You’ve already opened the bottle to make the recipe!

Select a Canadian Merlot. Ontario and British Columbia produce solid and charming Merlots, as you like it!

Servez votre vin à 16 °C

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