Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cranberry Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: duck breast fillets (about 150 g each); Salt and pepper to taste; tablespoons oil (e.g., sunflower or rapeseed oil); cranberries (fresh or jarred); sugar (or honey); red wine (or broth); cornstarch (optional, for thickening); water (optional, for the cornstarch)

40 min
medium
450 kcal

As a highlight of our 7-day Healthy Eating Week, leading up to World Food Day on October 16, 2024, we present the delicious dish Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cranberry Sauce. This combination of tender, freshly seared duck and the fruity freshness of cranberry sauce not only makes for a nutritious meal but also a feast for the senses. This dish is perfect for those who love healthy, seasonal, and flavorful cuisine. Let the aromas inspire you and enjoy a meal that impresses both visually and taste-wise!

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Ingredients

For the Duck Breast

4 duck breast fillets (about 150 g each)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 Tablespoon(s) tablespoons oil (e.g., sunflower or rapeseed oil)

For the Cranberry Sauce

200 g cranberries (fresh or jarred)

2 Tablespoon(s) sugar (or honey)

100 ml red wine (or broth)

1 Teaspoon(s) cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

1 Tablespoon(s) water (optional, for the cornstarch)

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min

Searing the Duck Breast

1. Rinse the duck breast fillets, pat them dry, and lightly score the skin (not cutting into the meat). Season with salt and pepper.

2. Place the duck breast skin-side down in a cold skillet. Heat over medium heat to render the fat and crisp the skin for about 6-8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 70 °C.

Preparing the Cranberry Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and red wine. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until the berries soften.

2. Optional: For a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in water and add it to the cranberry mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Serving

1. Slice the duck breast and arrange it on plates. Drizzle with cranberry sauce and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve with potatoes or a fresh salad.