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Muscovy Duck Breasts with Pomegranate-Wine Sauce

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Muscovy Duck Breasts with Pomegranate-Wine Sauce

Muscovy Duck Breasts with Pomegranate-Wine Sauce

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Equipment

  • Muscovy/Duck Breast Presser - A specialized press designed for tenderizing and flattening duck breasts to ensure even cooking.

  • Non-Stick Fry Pan Set - Includes multiple sizes of non-stick fry pans, essential for achieving a perfect sear on the duck breasts.

  • Pomegranate Wine Sauce/Duck Gravy - 17 fl oz, A pomegranate and duck-based sauce suitable to complement the dish's flavors.

  • Digital Instant Read Thermometer - For precise cooking temperatures crucial in preparing meat dishes.

  • High Heat Cookware/Cooking Pot Set, Non-Stick/Non-Pareil Cast Iron - 10 Pieces, Ideal for searing and sautéing ingredients without sticking.

  • Electric Skillet - A versatile cooking appliance that can be used to prepare various parts of the dish.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale, 10lb - Ensuring accurate measurements for ingredients and seasonings.

  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set - 3 Pieces, Necessary for mixing sauces and preparing sides or garnishes.

  • Hand Blender - For efficiently making the wine sauce if preferred to a traditional stovetop method.

  • Duck Breast Baking Sheet, Oven-Safe/Non-Stick/Rolled Up, 16x24 Inches - Suitable for preparing duck breasts in the oven or under a broiler.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups minced shallots (about 8 large)

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine, divided

  • 3/4 cup dry red wine

  • 2 14-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth

  • 1 14-ounce can low-salt beef broth

  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*

  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram, divided

  • 1 fresh bay leaf

  • 4 pounds boneless Muscovy duck breasts (4 to 8 breast halves, depending on size)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add 1 cup white wine and 3/4 cup red wine. Boil until most of liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add both broths, orange juice, pomegranate molasses, 1 teaspoon marjoram, and bay leaf; boil until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. (Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
2

Instruction 2

Set rack at lowest position in oven; preheat to 450°F. Rub meat side of duck breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons marjoram. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear breasts, skin side down, in heavy large skillet over high heat until skin browns and fat is rendered, about 8 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Transfer duck breasts, skin side down, to rimmed baking sheet. Drain all but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat from skillet; reserve skillet. Roast duck until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 145°F for medium-rare, about 20 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer. Rewarm duck fat in reserved skillet over medium heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in sauce.
5

Instruction 5

Transfer duck breasts to cutting board. Pour off all fat from baking sheet. Add 1/4 cup white wine to sheet and scrape up browned bits; add to sauce. Simmer sauce 3 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice duck breasts and divide among 8 plates. Drizzle with sauce.
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Instruction 6

*Available at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets, and by mail at adrianascaravan.com.
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