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Creamy Maple Bourbon Duck Breast & Mushrooms

Pan-seared duck breast served with a rich maple bourbon cream sauce and savory mushrooms.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 2 duck breasts skin-on
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup pure
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Score duck skin, season, and render skin-side down in a cold skillet until crispy.
  2. Flip duck, cook briefly, then remove and rest.
  3. Sauté mushrooms in remaining fat with butter until golden.
  4. Deglaze pan with bourbon and reduce slightly.
  5. Add maple syrup, stock, and cream; simmer until thickened.
  6. Slice duck, return to sauce, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.