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Pan-seared duck breast with potato fondant and port and madeira sauce

Treat someone special to this pan-seared duck breast dish from Adam Tomlinson
Old Mill Bistro

Adam Tomlinson, head chef at Old Mill Bistro in north Cornwall, shares his recipe for pan-seared duck breast with potato fondant and port and madeira sauce

www.oldmillbistro.co.uk

Serves    2
Oven temp    185°c / gas 5

For the pan-seared duck

  • Cornish duck breasts 2

For the potato fondant

  • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
  • Salted butter 150g
  • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
  • Thyme 3 sprigs
  • Rosemary 3 sprigs

For the sauce

  • Ruby port 375ml
  • Madeira wine 100ml
  • Chicken stock 75ml

To serve

  • Green veg
  • Apricot puree

<\/p>\n

To serve<\/h4>\n

<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

      \n
    1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
    2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
    3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
    4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
    5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
    6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

You will need

For the pan-seared duck

  • Cornish duck breasts 2

For the potato fondant

  • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
  • Salted butter 150g
  • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
  • Thyme 3 sprigs
  • Rosemary 3 sprigs

For the sauce

  • Ruby port 375ml
  • Madeira wine 100ml
  • Chicken stock 75ml

To serve

  • Green veg
  • Apricot puree

Method

  1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
  3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
  4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
  5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
  6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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<\/p>\n
    \n
  • Ruby port<\/strong> 375ml<\/li>\n
  • Madeira wine<\/strong> 100ml<\/li>\n
  • Chicken stock<\/strong> 75ml<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/p>\n

    To serve<\/h4>\n

    <\/p>\n

      \n
    • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

        \n
      1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
      2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
      3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
      4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
      5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
      6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

You will need

For the pan-seared duck

  • Cornish duck breasts 2

For the potato fondant

  • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
  • Salted butter 150g
  • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
  • Thyme 3 sprigs
  • Rosemary 3 sprigs

For the sauce

  • Ruby port 375ml
  • Madeira wine 100ml
  • Chicken stock 75ml

To serve

  • Green veg
  • Apricot puree

Method

  1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
  3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
  4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
  5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
  6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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<\/p>\n

For the sauce<\/h4>\n

<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Ruby port<\/strong> 375ml<\/li>\n
  • Madeira wine<\/strong> 100ml<\/li>\n
  • Chicken stock<\/strong> 75ml<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/p>\n

    To serve<\/h4>\n

    <\/p>\n

      \n
    • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

        \n
      1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
      2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
      3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
      4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
      5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
      6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

        You will need

        For the pan-seared duck

        • Cornish duck breasts 2

        For the potato fondant

        • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
        • Salted butter 150g
        • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
        • Thyme 3 sprigs
        • Rosemary 3 sprigs

        For the sauce

        • Ruby port 375ml
        • Madeira wine 100ml
        • Chicken stock 75ml

        To serve

        • Green veg
        • Apricot puree

        Method

        1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
        2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
        3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
        4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
        5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
        6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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        <\/p>\n
          \n
        • Maris Piper potatoes<\/strong> 2 large, peeled<\/li>\n
        • Salted butter<\/strong> 150g<\/li>\n
        • Garlic<\/strong> 2 cloves, crushed<\/li>\n
        • Thyme<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n
        • Rosemary<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          <\/p>\n

          For the sauce<\/h4>\n

          <\/p>\n

            \n
          • Ruby port<\/strong> 375ml<\/li>\n
          • Madeira wine<\/strong> 100ml<\/li>\n
          • Chicken stock<\/strong> 75ml<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            <\/p>\n

            To serve<\/h4>\n

            <\/p>\n

              \n
            • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

                \n
              1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
              2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
              3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
              4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
              5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
              6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

                You will need

                For the pan-seared duck

                • Cornish duck breasts 2

                For the potato fondant

                • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
                • Salted butter 150g
                • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
                • Thyme 3 sprigs
                • Rosemary 3 sprigs

                For the sauce

                • Ruby port 375ml
                • Madeira wine 100ml
                • Chicken stock 75ml

                To serve

                • Green veg
                • Apricot puree

                Method

                1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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                <\/p>\n

                For the potato fondant<\/h4>\n

                <\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Maris Piper potatoes<\/strong> 2 large, peeled<\/li>\n
                • Salted butter<\/strong> 150g<\/li>\n
                • Garlic<\/strong> 2 cloves, crushed<\/li>\n
                • Thyme<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n
                • Rosemary<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  <\/p>\n

                  For the sauce<\/h4>\n

                  <\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Ruby port<\/strong> 375ml<\/li>\n
                  • Madeira wine<\/strong> 100ml<\/li>\n
                  • Chicken stock<\/strong> 75ml<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    <\/p>\n

                    To serve<\/h4>\n

                    <\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
                    • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

                        \n
                      1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
                      2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
                      3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
                      4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
                      5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
                      6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

                        You will need

                        For the pan-seared duck

                        • Cornish duck breasts 2

                        For the potato fondant

                        • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
                        • Salted butter 150g
                        • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
                        • Thyme 3 sprigs
                        • Rosemary 3 sprigs

                        For the sauce

                        • Ruby port 375ml
                        • Madeira wine 100ml
                        • Chicken stock 75ml

                        To serve

                        • Green veg
                        • Apricot puree

                        Method

                        1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                        2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                        3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                        4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                        5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                        6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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                        <\/p>\n
                          \n
                        • Cornish duck breasts<\/strong> 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          <\/p>\n

                          For the potato fondant<\/h4>\n

                          <\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • Maris Piper potatoes<\/strong> 2 large, peeled<\/li>\n
                          • Salted butter<\/strong> 150g<\/li>\n
                          • Garlic<\/strong> 2 cloves, crushed<\/li>\n
                          • Thyme<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n
                          • Rosemary<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            <\/p>\n

                            For the sauce<\/h4>\n

                            <\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • Ruby port<\/strong> 375ml<\/li>\n
                            • Madeira wine<\/strong> 100ml<\/li>\n
                            • Chicken stock<\/strong> 75ml<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              <\/p>\n

                              To serve<\/h4>\n

                              <\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
                              • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

                                  \n
                                1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
                                2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
                                3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
                                4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
                                5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
                                6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

                                  You will need

                                  For the pan-seared duck

                                  • Cornish duck breasts 2

                                  For the potato fondant

                                  • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
                                  • Salted butter 150g
                                  • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
                                  • Thyme 3 sprigs
                                  • Rosemary 3 sprigs

                                  For the sauce

                                  • Ruby port 375ml
                                  • Madeira wine 100ml
                                  • Chicken stock 75ml

                                  To serve

                                  • Green veg
                                  • Apricot puree

                                  Method

                                  1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                                  2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                                  3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                                  4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                                  5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                                  6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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                                  <\/p>\n

                                  For the pan-seared duck<\/h4>\n

                                  <\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • Cornish duck breasts<\/strong> 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    <\/p>\n

                                    For the potato fondant<\/h4>\n

                                    <\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    • Maris Piper potatoes<\/strong> 2 large, peeled<\/li>\n
                                    • Salted butter<\/strong> 150g<\/li>\n
                                    • Garlic<\/strong> 2 cloves, crushed<\/li>\n
                                    • Thyme<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n
                                    • Rosemary<\/strong> 3 sprigs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      <\/p>\n

                                      For the sauce<\/h4>\n

                                      <\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • Ruby port<\/strong> 375ml<\/li>\n
                                      • Madeira wine<\/strong> 100ml<\/li>\n
                                      • Chicken stock<\/strong> 75ml<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        <\/p>\n

                                        To serve<\/h4>\n

                                        <\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        • Green veg<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                        • Apricot puree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          <\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Method","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

                                            \n
                                          1. For the pan-seared duck:<\/strong> preheat the oven to 185\u00b0c \/ gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
                                          2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
                                          3. For the potatoes:<\/strong> remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary \u2013 once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.<\/li>\n
                                          4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.<\/li>\n
                                          5. For the sauce:<\/strong> place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.<\/li>\n
                                          6. To serve:<\/strong> spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}}]}

                                            You will need

                                            For the pan-seared duck

                                            • Cornish duck breasts 2

                                            For the potato fondant

                                            • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
                                            • Salted butter 150g
                                            • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
                                            • Thyme 3 sprigs
                                            • Rosemary 3 sprigs

                                            For the sauce

                                            • Ruby port 375ml
                                            • Madeira wine 100ml
                                            • Chicken stock 75ml

                                            To serve

                                            • Green veg
                                            • Apricot puree

                                            Method

                                            1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                                            2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                                            3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                                            4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                                            5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                                            6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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                                            1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                                            2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                                            3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                                            4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                                            5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                                            6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

                                            You will need

                                            For the pan-seared duck

                                            • Cornish duck breasts 2

                                            For the potato fondant

                                            • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
                                            • Salted butter 150g
                                            • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
                                            • Thyme 3 sprigs
                                            • Rosemary 3 sprigs

                                            For the sauce

                                            • Ruby port 375ml
                                            • Madeira wine 100ml
                                            • Chicken stock 75ml

                                            To serve

                                            • Green veg
                                            • Apricot puree

                                            Method

                                            1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                                            2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                                            3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                                            4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                                            5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                                            6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.

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                                            For the pan-seared duck

                                            • Cornish duck breasts 2

                                            For the potato fondant

                                            • Maris Piper potatoes 2 large, peeled
                                            • Salted butter 150g
                                            • Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
                                            • Thyme 3 sprigs
                                            • Rosemary 3 sprigs

                                            For the sauce

                                            • Ruby port 375ml
                                            • Madeira wine 100ml
                                            • Chicken stock 75ml

                                            To serve

                                            • Green veg
                                            • Apricot puree

                                            1. For the pan-seared duck: preheat the oven to 185°c / gas 5. Score the skin of the duck and place skin-side down in a large non-stick frying pan. Sear over a low-medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
                                            2. Continue to cook until the skin becomes golden and crispy at the edges, then carefully drain the fat into a bowl and set aside. Transfer the duck into the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
                                            3. For the potatoes: remove the top and bottom from each potato so that they form cylinders with two flat sides. Heat the duck fat in a non-stick pan with the potatoes. Add the butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary – once melted, the butter should almost cover the potatoes.
                                            4. Turn the potatoes every 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the potatoes into the oven for a further 10 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
                                            5. For the sauce: place the port and madeira in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce again by half. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready.
                                            6. To serve: spoon the sauce onto the middle of a plate and place the fondant on top. Slice the duck breasts in half lengthways and place on top of the fondant. Garnish with green veg and a dollop of apricot puree.