Crunchy Almond-Crusted Duck Breasts with Chanterelle Salad
Duck is often paired with something sweet, as in canard à l'orange. Jean-Georges Vongerichten tops it here with chopped sugar-coated almonds. The sugar burns slightly as the meat is broiled to form a bittersweet crust that pairs beautifully with the juicy richness of the duck. More Duck Recipes
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Make Ahead
The honey wine sauce can be refrigerated overnight.
Notes
Honey wine, also called mead, is available at most liquor stores. Duck-and-veal demi-glace and veal demi-glace are available at specialty food shops and from D'Artagnan (800-327-8246 or dartagnan.com).
Serve With
Boiled baby turnips or radishes sautéed in butter.
Suggested Pairing
Pinot Noirs from California's Russian River Valley typically have a sweet silkiness that complements the flavors of both the crust and the meat in this sweet, gamey duck recipe.