Roasted Duck with Pears

A real fireworks of taste! Cook and enjoy! Duck with pear is good on its own; there’s no need for a side dish. But if you wish, you can supplement the dish with pyramids of mashed potatoes or boiled vegetables.
cook time: 1h 20 min
Ethan Rowley
Roasted Duck with Pears

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

170
Calories
11g
Fat
8g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (1 portion)

Basic:

Sugar 1 tsp
Butter 1 tbsp
Red wine (semi-sweet) 100 ml
Pears 1 pc
Star anise 1 pc
duck breast 0.5 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make duck with pear? Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the duck breast in running water and dry with paper towels. Make diagonal cuts on the skin. Salt and pepper.

Step 3

Step 3
In a deep frying pan, heat 1 tbsp. l. butter. Place the duck breasts, skin side down, in the pan. Read how to choose a frying pan in a separate article. There is a link to it at the end of this recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Fry the meat over low heat for about 35 minutes. Then turn the breast over and fry for another 5-7 minutes. You can fry for 20 minutes, and then transfer the meat to a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C.

Step 5

Step 5
Cut the finished duck breasts into thin slices and place on a plate.

Step 6

Step 6
Wash the pear, peel off the skin, try not to break off the tail. Cut the pear into two parts. If the pear is small, you don’t have to cut it. I had a large one, so I had to cut it to make it stew faster.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour red wine into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add star anise and whole pears. Cook over low heat until the pears are done.

Step 8

Step 8
Remove the finished pears from the saucepan and place on a serving plate.

Step 9

Step 9
Add butter and sugar to the wine in which the pears were cooked. Cook, stirring, until thickened.

Step 10

Step 10
Cut the duck breasts into thin slices and place on a plate. Add the pear halves there. Pour the wine sauce over the duck fillet and pear and garnish with fresh berries.

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