Wine and duck are the main themes of many articles dealing with the ideal combination of food and wine. Duck can be prepared in many ways and served in many forms. The question "Which wine goes with duck?" is therefore quite justified. As a rule, duck is enjoyed with a rather tannin-rich wine with beautiful fruit notes. However, it is also possible to create more original and surprising combinations.
Here is a simple recipe for Magret de Canard au Miel (duck breast with honey):
Ingredients:
2 duck breasts (Magret de Canard)
Salt and pepper
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
Fresh herbs (e.g. thyme or rosemary)
Preparation:
Preparing the duck breast:
Wash the duck breasts and pat them dry.
Score the skin side of the duck breasts in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife, taking care not to cut the meat.
Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Browning the duck breast:
Heat a pan over medium heat and place the duck breasts skin-side down.
Brown the duck breasts for approx. 6 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Then turn over and brown for another 4 minutes.
Remove the breasts from the pan and wrap them in aluminum foil to keep them warm.
Preparing the sauce:
Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar.
Add the honey, garlic and herbs and let the sauce simmer over medium heat for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
Plating:
Remove the duck breasts from the foil, slice them and arrange them on plates.
Pour the warm honey sauce over the duck breast slices.
Serving:
Serve the dish with side dishes such as mashed potatoes, glazed carrots or a fresh salad.
Our wine recommendations:
Alento Tinto
Contraste Tinto
Cahors