Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• 200g duck breast
• 100g cherries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 200g mashed sweet potato
• Fresh thyme

Preparation

1. 1

   Score the skin of the duck breast in a crisscross pattern.

2. 2

   Heat a pan over medium heat and place the duck skin-side down, searing for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

3. 3

   Flip the duck and cook for another 4 minutes for medium doneness.

4. 4

   Remove the duck from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the cherries soften and a sauce forms.

6. 6

   Slice the duck breast and serve over mashed sweet potato, drizzling with cherry sauce and garnishing with fresh thyme.