🍒🥩 Canard aux Cerises – French Duck with Cherry Sauce 🇫🇷✨
This classic French dish combines crispy duck breast with a rich, sweet, and tangy cherry sauce, making it an elegant and indulgent meal for special occasions!
Ingredients
• 1 duck breast
• ¼ cup (40g) cherries, pitted
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¼ cup (60ml) red wine
• ¼ cup (60ml) chicken stock
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Duck:
Score the duck skin in a crisscross pattern and season with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Sear the Duck:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the duck breast skin-side down. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove and let it rest.
3️⃣ Prepare the Cherry Sauce:
In the same skillet, add sugar and cherries, cooking for 1-2 minutes until they soften.
4️⃣ Deglaze with Wine:
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any flavorful bits from the pan. Let it reduce by half.
5️⃣ Finish the Sauce:
Add chicken stock and balsamic vinegar, simmering for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in butter for a glossy finish.
6️⃣ Slice & Serve:
Slice the duck breast and serve with cherry sauce drizzled on top.
✨ Pro Tip: Serve with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a side of wild rice for a perfect pairing!
A luxurious and refined French dish that balances richness and sweetness beautifully! 🍒🥩🇫🇷✨