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Duck Breast with Pomegranate Sauce Recipe

Damián

This recipe describes how to prepare duck breast with pomegranate sauce. Duck breasts are very good simply grilled with some salt and a pinch of Dijon mustard, but they also combine very well with sauces that give them some sweetness. So, taking advantage that it is pomegranate season, we can make this recipe for duck breast with pomegranate sauce. It is super easy. You only have to cook the duck and add a reduction of pomegranate juice.

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Duck Breast with Pomegranate Sauce Recipe

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Ingredientes

  • 2 duck breasts
  • 2 ripe pomegranates
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1/2 lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt and pepper

Elaboración

  1. De-seed the pomegranates. Make a shallow incision around and separate them into two halves with your hands.
  2. On a large bowl, hold a half upside down and hit on the skin with a wooden spoon. The seeds will fall among your fingers. Repeat with the other halves.
  3. Now, turn the seeds into juice. For this, use a food mill. Reserve some of the seeds to garnish.
  4. Cook the duck breasts as described in the recipe by following the link. Let them set inside the parchment paper while you prepare the pomegranate sauce.
  5. Boil the pomegranate juice with a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Let it reduce by half.
  6. Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of cold water and add to pomegranate sauce.
  7. Stir and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Salt and pepper to taste.
  8. It is done. Slice the ​​duck breasts and serve them with on or two spoons of pomegranate sauce. Sprinkle some pomegranate seeds to garnish. Enjoy!

 

Sugerencias, trucos y consejos

  • You can serve the duck breast and pomegranate sauce with steamed vegetables, white rice or fried potatoes.
  • You can sprinkle some chopped parsley for garnish. You can even reduce the pomegranate juice with a sprig of thyme.
  • Do not use a blender to make pomegranate juice as you will also grind the white part of the seeds. It is better to use a food mill.

 

 

 

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