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Seared Pekin Duck with Chestnuts and Wine Recipe

Seared Pekin Duck with Chestnuts and Wine Recipe

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Seared Pekin Duck with Chestnuts and Wine

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups young tuscan red wine , also known as vino novello
1 cup whole chestnuts, peeled (see note )
4 (8-oz) white pekin duck breasts, skin on and excess fat trimmed
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 lb brussels sprouts , trimmed of outer leaves and sliced into three pieces from stem to tip
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the wine and vinegar and reduce by half over medium heat. Add the chestnuts and cook until they are cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Heat a heavy bottom saute pan over medium heat and season the duck on both sides with salt and pepper. Saute the duck breasts slowly skin-side down, draining the fat that accumulates in the pan into a bowl. Reserve the fat.
When the fat has rendered off the duck breasts and the skin is golden brown and crispy, ladle the fat over the tops of the breasts to cook the other side for 2 or 3 minutes, for medium-rare meat. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan and increase the heat to high. Add the Brussels sprouts and vinegar and cook until they are golden brown and tender. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
To serve, pile some Brussels sprouts in the center of a plate. Slice the duck breasts into 5 pieces and lay on top of the greens. Scatter some of the chestnuts about and drizzle the dish with the wine reduction.
Note: To peel the chestnuts, score with an X on the flat side and cook in a pot of boiling water until the outer shell peels back. Drain and remove the peel with a paring knife.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	983.1 Kcal (4116 kJ)
Calories from fat	462.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.4g	79%
Cholesterol	40.52mg	14%
Sodium	2389.94mg	100%
Potassium	1164.31mg	25%
Total Carbs	122.04g	41%
Sugars	46.89g	188%
Dietary Fiber	9.07g	36%
Protein	17.1g	34%
Vitamin C	214.9mg	358%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	112.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.07 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.16g	79%
Cholesterol	6.43mg	14%
Sodium	379.4mg	100%
Potassium	184.84mg	25%
Total Carbs	19.37g	41%
Sugars	7.44g	188%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	36%
Protein	2.71g	34%
Vitamin C	34.1mg	358%
Iron	0.7mg	23%
Calcium	17.9mg	11%

* 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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savory
bitter
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