Duck in Cumberland Sauce
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Total cooking and preparation time approximately 15 minutes

Serves 2

Ingredients

4 boneless duck breast fillets
½ tsp coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp orange juice
4 tbsp redcurrant jelly
4 tbsp red wine
¼ tsp ground mace
1 tbsp corn flour
1 tbsp water

Method

  1. Preheat the grill to the highest setting.
  2. Wash the duck breasts, sprinkle all over with pepper and a little of the salt and pepper, then grill, skin side up, for about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, put the lemon and orange juices into a saucepan over a medium heat and bring to the boil.
  4. Stir in the redcurrant jelly until melted then add the wine, mace and the remaining salt.
  5. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the flour and water together in a cup, then add to the sauce. Stir continuously until thickened.
  7. When the duck is cooked, slice, and serve with the sauce poured over the top, with green beans and baby new potatoes.
 
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