Sage Duck Breasts With Balsamic Honey |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Layers of wonderful flavors! Prep time does not include marinating. Ingredients:
3/4 cup buttermilk |
1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
2 cloves garlic, pressed |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
2 (8 ounce) duck breasts |
4 fresh sage leaves |
Directions:
1. Marinade:.
2. Combine buttermilk, Dijon mustard and garlic.
3. Place duck breast in a plastic bag or container and add marinade.
4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
5. Sauce:.
6. Combine honey and vinegar.
7. Duck:.
8. Remove duck from marinade, rinse and pat dry.
9. Starting at one edge of each breast, use fingers to separate the skin from the meat to create a pocket.
10. Place 2 sage leaves in each pocket.
11. Score skin with diagonal cuts at 1/4 inch intervals.
12. Turn breasts and score in the opposite direction.
13. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add breasts and cook 5 minutes.
14. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 5 minutes.
15. Turn breasts and cook 5-8 minutes.
16. Remove to a serving dish, top with 1/2 the sauce and serve with remaining sauce.
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