Seared duck breast with pear and balsamic compote with sh

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Sugar
¾ cup White wine
½ cup Dried red currants
2 Pears, diced small, skin on
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 8-ounce duck breast seasoned
With Essence
1 cup Shallot reduction (any dark
Stock can be used preferably
Duck
Stock)
Long chives

Directions

In a sauce pot, dissolve the sugar in the white wine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the dried red currents to plump them. In a separate bowl, toss the pears with the balsamic, add to the sauce pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. The mixture should be tender but the pear pieces should still be intact. To assemble, carve the duck breast and place half of the compote in the center of the plate and fan the breast over the compote. Spoon the reduced sauce over the meat. Place two long chives over the compote making an X. Essence the rim.

Yield: 2 servings

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