Seared Duck Breast in Pinot Noir Rosemary Glaze

Recipe provided by chef Michael Olson

1 1/2 cups Pinot Noir wine 360 mL
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar 360 mL
2 cups sugar 475 mL
1 cup Rosemary Wine Syrup 240 mL
6 Duck breasts, boneless, skin on 6
salt & pepper

For sauce, place wine, vinegar, sugar and Wine Syrup in a medium saucepot and simmer until sauce is reduced by 2/3 and coats the back of a spoon.
To cook duck breasts, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat an ovenproof sauté pan over medium-high heat. Place duck breasts skin-side down in pan and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sear breasts for 5 minutes and place entire pan, uncovered, in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until duck is medium rare to medium, depending upon your taste. If using a meat thermometer, cook to 125°F.
Remove duck from pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Slice breasts thinly against the grain, serve over Orange Barley "Risotto" and spoon sauce all.
Serves 6

Serve with Malivoire's Pinot Noir

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