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Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon canola or olive oil
- 4-6 juniper berries ground (about 1/8 teaspoon when ground)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
- 1 duck breast boneless, with skin, two lobes (pieces)
- Measure the oil into a bowl and add the ground juniper, salt and pepper.
- Roll the breast pieces in the flavored oil, turning to evenly distribute the oil over the breast surface.
- With the tip of a sharp knife, cut 4 – 6 hash mark like cuts across the skin, gently slicing to pierce through the skin to the flesh without cutting into the flesh. Re-position the breast a quarter turn, then angle score across the first cuts. This helps render the fat and bastes the meat while cooking.
- In a heavy pan over medium-high heat, position the breasts skin-side down in the pan. Cook rotating the breast a quarter turn at 3 minutes. At 5 minutes, then turn the breast over to sear the flesh side. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then return to the skin side and cook until the skin is very crisp. Place in oven and roast until the temperature reaches 135°F for rare or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Remove the breasts from the pan and place on a carving board or plate and allow the meat to relax in a warm spot on the stove but off direct heat for 5 – 7 minutes. This rest period allows the meat juices to redistribute through the meat for optimum moistness
- Positioned skin side down, slice the duck into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick. Serve the slices with the caramelized skin side up, shingled on a plate with the dripping juices.
Chef's Narrative
If you haven’t tried juniper, this is your opportunity to add it to your pantry. Just a pinch of this fragrant, piney spice creates a lovely flavor. Duck breasts are usually about 6 ounces or more, and one full pair of duck breast lobes will serve 2 people.
Recipe Substitutions
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 130, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated: 2g, Sodium: 170mg, Carbohydrate: 1g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Protein: 15g
Allergens:
N/A
Chef's Narrative
If you haven’t tried juniper, this is your opportunity to add it to your pantry. Just a pinch of this fragrant, piney spice creates a lovely flavor. Duck breasts are usually about 6 ounces or more, and one full pair of duck breast lobes will serve 2 people.
Recipe Substitutions
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 130, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated: 2g, Sodium: 170mg, Carbohydrate: 1g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Protein: 15g
Allergens:
N/A
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