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Mastering the Art of Cooking Duck Breast: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tired of turkey every year for Thanksgiving? Dog food isn’t limited in a bag! Try out this duck breast recipe that will bring JOY to your guests!

The best way to cook duck:
We recommend pan searing on a cast iron skillet on high heat in unsalted butter until it’s medium-rare, then pairing it with a tasty, sweet & savory sauce.
Fun fact: Duck can be eaten medium rare as it’s a red meat bird. It’s to be cooked similarly to steak! Here’s our recipe for Duck Breast with a Blackberry Glaze!

Ingredients:
2 duck breasts
6 tbsp butter
2 Shallots peeled and sliced
1 cup Blackberries
2 tsp All purpose flour
¼ cup Bourbon – can be substituted with balsamic vinegar, wine, or brandy
2 cups Beef Stock
1 tbsp of brown sugar
1 tbsp Thyme
Salt and pepper

Duck breast with blackberry glaze
Duck breast with blackberry glaze

Instructions

  1. Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels. Score the fat on top (cut in a criss-cross pattern, do not cut all the way through). Rub salt and pepper into the breasts.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat, throwing in 2 tbsp of butter.
  3. Place duck in the pan; fat side down until the fat is golden (10-15 minutes). Once golden, flip for another 5-10 minutes
  4. Remove the duck from the pan onto a plate or cutting board. Remove fat in the pan and save for cooking another time (you’ll thank us later).
  5. In the same skillet, place your sliced shallots in the pan, occasionally stirring.
  6. When the shallots are brown and cooked through, add blackberries, bourbon (or substitute), brown sugar, and beef stock to the pan. Bring to a simmer for about 5-10 min. 
  7. Once it’s simmering, break up the blackberries by stirring and smashing. 
  8. Tip: Strain through a fine strainer to remove seeds 
  9. Slice the duck and place on a plate. Top with blackberry sauce.
Grilled duck breast with blackberries and blackberry sauce with pickled peaches on a light ceramic plate. The plate stands on a light background. Dog Food Recipes.
Grilled duck breast with blackberries and blackberry sauce with pickled peaches on a light ceramic plate. The plate stands on a light background.

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