Duck Scallopine with Dried Cherries and Grappa

ItalianOtherAdvanced20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb duck magret (double-sided breast), fat on
  • 0.5 cup seasoned flour
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup dried cherries
  • 0.5 cup grappa
  • 0.5 cup dry red wine
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 bunch fresh chives, snipped into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. 1

    Split duck breast in half lengthwise. Slice each half on the bias into 6 thin pieces.

  2. 2

    Pound each piece to ¼-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Dredge in seasoned flour.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a 12 to 14-inch sauté pan until smoking hot.

  4. 4

    Add duck pieces and sauté until golden-brown on the first side — do not turn yet.

  5. 5

    Add dried cherries, grappa, red wine, chicken stock, and butter. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce sauce by half, about 6 to 7 minutes. Flip duck pieces over and cook 30 more seconds.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with chives and serve with braised red cabbage.