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Cinnamon Scented Duck on Cherry Sauce Recipe

Cinnamon Scented Duck on Cherry Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 skin on duck breasts
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
100 ml ruby port
425 g pitted black cherries in syrup
4 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra for garnish
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Prick the skin on the duck breasts with a fork, then rub in the salt and cinnamon. Place the port, the juice from the cherries and the thyme in a shallow dish and sit the duck skin side up in the mixture so the flesh marinates and the skin takes in the salt and the cinnamon. Set aside for 1 hour.
Pat the duck dry. Heat a lare non-stick frying pan and cook the duck, skin side down for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove the duck from the pan and drain of all excess fat.
Return the duck to the pan skin side up. Pour round the marinade mixture, bring to the boil and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the duck is cooked through but still a little pink in the centre. Remove the duck from the pan and rest on a plate for a few minutes.
Check the seasoning and stir in the cherries and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for a minute or two until the cherries are warmed through. Then, spoon the cherry sauce onto the plates, place the breasts on top of the sauce and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme, if liked.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	374.84 Kcal (1569 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.7g	9%
Cholesterol	271.7mg	91%
Sodium	493.56mg	21%
Potassium	159.45mg	3%
Total Carbs	22.69g	8%
Sugars	17.11g	68%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	9%
Protein	54.28g	109%
Vitamin C	10mg	17%
Iron	7.6mg	42%
Calcium	31.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.06 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.77g	9%
Cholesterol	84.12mg	91%
Sodium	152.81mg	21%
Potassium	49.37mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.02g	8%
Sugars	5.3g	68%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	9%
Protein	16.8g	109%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	17%
Iron	2.4mg	42%
Calcium	9.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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