Crispy Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

1. 1 Duck breastpack 400 g ≈ $11.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 140 g
2. 2 Mixed berries (frozen)pack 300 g ≈ $3.50 70 g
3. 3 Dry red winepack 750 ml ≈ $9.00 35 ml
4. 4 Honey 8 g
5. 5 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 8 g
6. 6 Salt 2 g
7. 7 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Score the duck¹ breast skin in a shallow crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Place the breast skin-side down on a cold skillet. Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until fat renders and skin turns golden.

3. Flip the breast and sear the meat side for 1 minute.

4. Transfer to a baking dish skin-side up and finish in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 8 minutes. Let rest 7 minutes.

5. In the skillet with some of the rendered fat, add the cherries, wine, and honey. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Remove the sauce from heat, stir in the butter⁵. Slice the breast and serve with the sauce.