Duck breast with red cabbage recipe

Duck Breast with Red Cabbage recipe

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This recipe for Duck Breast with Red Cabbage is a delightful combination of tender duck breast and tangy red cabbage. The succulent duck is seared to perfection, creating a crispy skin while maintaining its juicy interior. The red cabbage is saut�ed until it becomes tender and slightly sweet, providing a vibrant and flavorful accompaniment to the duck. With its balance of textures and flavors, this dish is sure to impress your dinner guests.

Keywords: duck breast, red cabbage, recipe, seared, saut�ed

Duck breast with red cabbage recipe details

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Ingredients

750 g	red cabbage, shredded
2	onions, chopped
2 tbsp	lard
	cinnamon
	allspice
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
2	bay leaves
2	oranges, squeezed
200 ml	vegetable stock
400 g	duck breast
½ stalk(s)	leek, sliced
200 g	bacon, diced

Instructions

In a saucepan melt the lard. Fry the cabbage and the onions for 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with the spices. Deglaze with the orange juice and the stock. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Crosswise score the skin of the duck breast with a sharp knife. Sear the duck breast skin side down until golden brown and crispy. Turn around and fry briefly. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer into a casserole dish and roast in the preheated oven at 175°C for 15 minutes.

In a pan fry the bacon until crispy. Add the leek and fry until golden. Stir into the cabbage and cook together with the cabbage for the last 15 minutes of the cooking time.

Wrap the duck breast into foil and allow to rest for a few minutes. Season to taste the cabbage.

Carve the duck breast diagonally and serve with the cabbage.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a