DUCK BREASTS POACHED IN RED WINE AND PORT

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Duck Breasts Poached In Red Wine And Port image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 quart beef stock
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup port
2 sprigs thyme
3 peppercorns
1 small bay leaf
1 clove garlic
3 skinless, boneless duck breasts, 10 to 12 ounces each, halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits, optional
Parsley sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Saute the vegetables in the oil until they start to color. Put the stock in a large pot, add the vegetables and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a small pan, combine red wine and port, and boil to reduce by half.
  • Combine the stock, bouquet garni and wine reduction, and reduce by a third. Cool, add the breasts and refrigerate. Marinate for several hours or overnight.
  • To serve, remove the breasts from the liquid, then bring it to a boil. Return the breasts to the liquid, and when it resumes boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, less if breasts are small, until they are cooked but still pink inside.
  • Remove the breasts, slice thinly on the diagonal and keep warm. Taste the liquid. If it is too strong, dilute with water.
  • With a hand electric whisk, beat in the butter, if desired. Arrange breast slices in shallow bowls, spoon over some of the liquid and serve. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Haris Jaffar
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I'm not a huge fan of duck, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The duck breasts were cooked well, and the sauce was flavorful.


axmad walii
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Devendra Kc
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves duck. It's a bit of a splurge, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Deborah Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it always turns out perfectly. The duck breasts are always juicy and tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Md Joy Jr
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. The duck breasts were cooked well, and the sauce was flavorful. However, I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker.


Michelle Davis
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions were not very clear, and I ended up overcooking the duck breasts.


Khayal Muhammad
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy, and the duck breasts were a little greasy.


Ali Ba a
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I love this recipe! The duck breasts are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Nadia Ryan
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This was my first time cooking duck, and I was a little nervous. But the recipe was easy to follow, and the results were fantastic. The duck breasts were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Tita Man
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I've made this dish several times, and it always turns out amazing. The key is to use high-quality ingredients and to not overcook the duck breasts.


abuawo wendy
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OMG! This dish was absolutely divine! The duck breasts were cooked to perfection, and the red wine and port sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family and friends.