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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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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 |