Dinner for 4

Duck with Cherry Brandy Sauce

Name: Duck with Cherry Brandy Sauce
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh dark sweet cherries; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 4 duck breasts with skin; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper; 2 tbsp cognac; 1/4 cup cherry syrup; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 2 oz cherry brandy; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water

$12.63for 455 minServes 4

Duck breasts are seared and roasted, then served with a red wine, cherry, and brandy sauce thickened with cornstarch.

Photo: tasteofhome.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cherries, 0.6 lb$4.99/lb typical	0.6 lb	$2.88Typical price
	Duck, 1.25 lb$5.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$7.49Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.63

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Wine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

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55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

French Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.16 per serving$12.63 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 lb fresh dark sweet cherries
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 duck breasts with skin
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
2 tbsp cognac
1/4 cup cherry syrup
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 oz cherry brandy
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps

Pit the cherries, then season the duck breasts with salt and pepper.
Place the duck skin-side down in a large cold ovenproof skillet, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Turn the duck and cook for 3 minutes, then roast the skillet at 400 F for 10 to 15 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
Transfer the duck to a plate and rest it for 10 minutes.
Add the wine, cognac, cherry syrup, cherries, and thyme to the skillet, then simmer for 6 minutes.
Stir the cornstarch with the water, add it to the skillet with the cherry brandy, and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.

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