Duck Breast with Plum-less Sauce

Method

1. 1

   Score the duck skin in a crosshatch pattern. Season the skin with salt.

2. 2

   Place skin-side down in a cold pan. Turn the heat to medium. Cook for 8-10 minutes as the fat renders.

   ⏱ About 10 mins

   💡 Starting in a cold pan is the trick for crispy duck skin.

3. 3

   Flip. Cook for 5 minutes for medium-rare.

   ⏱ About 5 mins

4. 4

   Rest for 5 minutes. Slice on an angle.

   ⏱ About 5 mins

5. 5

   In the same pan, add the butter and garlic. Let it foam. Spoon the garlic butter over the sliced duck.

   ⏱ About 2 mins