Duck Breasts in a Port and Orange Reduction

  • 1/2 cup port
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 boneless duck breasts, fat scored
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • salt and pepper
  1. Combine the port, orange juice, soy sauce, lime, and olive oil.  Add the duck and marinate 4 hours to overnight in the fridge.
  2. Remove the duck from the marinade and then pour the marinade into a saucepan.  Add the chicken stock and then boil on medium heat for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet.  Add the duck skin side down and season it with salt and pepper.  Cook the breasts on moderate for about 5 minutes, until the skin is crisp.  Turn and cover for about 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice and serve with the sauce.

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