Seared Duck Breast with Bourbon Cherry Sauce

This rich, smoky and spicy bourbon-infused blend by over-the-fire cooking expert Derek Wolf redefines traditional prime rib rubs with innovative flavor notes of mushroom, butter, worcheshire, and even seaweed. 

Secret  Ingredient

Dish Info

Ingredients

10

servings

4

45

minutes

Ingredients

5

1.5

Bourbon Prime Seasoning

Chopped Scallions & Sesame Seeds

Canola Oil

Black Cherry Jelly

Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Black Garlic Sauce

Honey

Rice Wine Vinegar

Sriracha Sauce

1

1

2

1

tbsp

Garnish

tbsp

1

2.5

3

oz

tbsp

tbsp 

tbsp

tbsp

Duck Breast

tsp

Prep Ahead

Pre-Preparation

Begin by patting all of the duck breasts dry of excess oil. Next using a really sharp knife, score the fat side of the breast using a crosshatch pattern. Try to gently score so that you do not cut into the meat. Turn the duck breast over to the flesh side, lather with oil and season with my Bourbon Prime seasoning or your favorite steak seasoning. Set the duck aside until ready to cook.

Step 1

Sear the Duck

Add your duck breast, fat side down, to a cold cast iron skillet. Place the skillet over the fire and press firmly on each duck so that the fat sears evenly. Let the duck simmer fat side down for 12-15 minutes over medium heat until the fat is golden brown.

Step 2

Flip & Finish Cooking

Flip the duck breast over to the flesh side and cook for 1-2 minutes until the internal temperature is 135F for medium rare. Pull the duck off and let it rest for 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Make the Sauce

Return the skillet to heat and deglaze the skillet with your Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Let simmer for 1 minute, then add the rest of the ingredients for the Bourbon Cherry Sauce. Let the sauce simmer until thickened (about 6-8 minutes). Make sure to stir frequently. Once the sauce is done, pull it off and let cool.

Step 4

Serve

Slice your duck breast and top with the Bourbon Cherry Sauce. Top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish. Serve & enjoy!

Derek has been grilling outdoors for years, host of OvertheFireCooking, his viral instagram and social accounts, is a published cookbook author, and has launched 4 spicelines inspired by his culinary style.

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