Pan-Seared Duck Breasts
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Ingredients
- Duck breasts
- Rock salt
- Chinese five spice
Instructions
- Score the fat every 1/4 inch, being careful not to cut into the meat.
- Season fat side with rock salt and the other side with Chinese five spice.
- Place fat side down in a cold cast iron pan and turn on medium heat to render fat before crisping.
- Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes.
- Let rest 1 minute, slice into about 1/4-inch strips, and quick zap fry both sides.
Wine Pairing: Medium Red (Pinot Noir) — Duck breast pairs well with Pinot Noir.