Sous Vide Spiced Honey Duck Breast
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Ingredients for 4
2 6 - 8oz boneless duck breasts
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp chipotle chile pepper or cayenne pepper
1 tsp honey
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
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Step 1
Set your Precision Cooker to 57.2C/135F. Remove duck from package and pat dry with paper towels. Gently score the skin in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the actual flesh. Sprinkle with salt.
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Step 2
Heat up a frying pan over high heat until a drop of water immediately sizzles upon it. Place the duck skin-side-down into the hot pan and let sit until it turns a gentle golden brown, approximately 3 - 4 minutes. Remove from pan and set on surface for further seasoning.
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Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder until well-blended. Equally divide mixture across the two duck breasts, making sure to season both sides. Additionally season with a pinch more salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Step 4
Place the duck breasts into a ziplock bag and add the teaspoon of honey. Squeeze as much air out as possible and/or vacuum seal, and submerge the duck into the prepared bath for 1 - 3.5 hours.
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Finishing Steps - Stovetop
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Step 0
Remove from the bath and take breasts out of the bag. Gently pat dry again and prepare your frying pan for the finishing sear.
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Step 1
Once a drop of water sizzles in the pan, add the duck breast to the pan to sear. Place skin-side-down for an 1 - 2 minutes. Flip to also sear the meaty side, and leave for 30 seconds. Remove from pan and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy!