Duck à l'orange

Step 1

Remove any excess fat off the edges of the duck. On the skin side, cut a criss cross pattern using a sharp knife. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 2

Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Place the duck skin side down in the pan and cook for 6 minutes, while removing the fat with the spoon from time to time.

Step 3

Zest the oranges using a knife or vegetable peeler. Remove the inner white part to remove the bitterness. Cut in thin slices and set aside.

Step 4

Squeeze the juice from the oranges and set aside.

Step 5

After 6 minutes, flip the duck and cook on the other side. Season with salt & pepper and cook for an additional 10 minutes, while continuing to remove the fat from time to time.

Step 6

Once the duck is cooked, remove from the pan and wrap the duck breast in aluminium foil for 5 minutes.

Step 7

While the pan is still hot, add the orange juice and scrape the pan drippings with a spatula. Add the honey and orange zest. Cook for 3 minutes on low heat.

Step 8

Put the duck back in the pan and coat with the sauce.

Step 9

Cut the duck into slices and serve with a side salad. Enjoy!