Duck Breasts

The Gressingham Duck® is a unique breed that first came about when the flavourful Mallard was crossed with the larger Pekin duck, now renowned for its superior taste and succulence making it a favourite amongst restaurant chefs.

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Preparation & Usage

Preheat your oven to 200°C / Fan 180°C / Gas Mark 6 and remove all packaging…

  1. Score skin & season… …Pat the skin of the duck breast with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Score and season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
  2. Sear in pan… …Heat a frying pan on the hob over a medium to high heat without oil. Place the breast skin side down in the hot frying pan. Cook for 5 minutes until the skin turns golden brown; turn over and seal the meat for 1 minute. Pour off excess fat regularly.
  3. Roast in oven… …Place the duck breasts skin side up on a baking tray in the middle of the preheated oven. Cook for 15-18 minutes, depending on how you like your duck cooked. When the duck is cooked to your liking, rest the meat in a warm place for 5-10 minutes before serving.

To cook in an air fryer...

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C and remove all packaging

  1. Pat the skin of the duck breast with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Score the skin and season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
  2. Heat a frying pan on the hob over a medium to high heat without oil. Place the breast skin side down in the hot frying pan. Cook for 5 minutes until the skin turns golden brown; turn over and seal the meat for 1 minute. Pour off excess fat regularly.
  3. Place the duck breasts skin side up in your preheated air fryer for 12-15 minutes, depending on how you like your duck cooked. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

All machines vary, these instructions are for guidance only.

Nutrition

Typical values 100g as sold
Energy (kJ) 687
Energy (kcal) 165
Fat 10g
(of which saturates) 3.2g
Carbohydrates 1.3g
(of which sugars) <0.5g
Fibre <0.5g
Protein 17g
Salt 0.18g

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