How To Make Duck Breasts With Cassis

Step 1: Season the duck

Step 2: Begin to heat the pan

Put the duck into the frying pan and place it over a low heat.

Step 3: Slowly increase the heat

Gradually bring the heat up to a moderate temperature.

Throughout the whole process the fat will melt. Remove it from the pan as it melts down.

Leave the duck to cook for 10-12 minutes. It will take about this long for the fat to render completely.

Step 4: Turn the duck over

When the fat has completely melted, flip the duck over in the pan, turn off the heat and leave it for 10 minutes.

For medium, leave the heat on for an extra 5 minutes.

Step 5: Remove the duck from the pan

Remove the duck from the pan leaving any remaining fat and place the pan back onto a moderate heat.

Step 6: Saute the shallots

Add the shallots and sauté them rapidly.

Step 7: Add the cassis

Pour in the cassis and stir thoroughly.

Step 8: Add the remaining ingredients

Add the raspberry jam and the balsamic vinegar and stir until the ingredients begin to reduce down.

Step 9: Add the butter

When the sauce reduces, whisk in the butter and take the pan off the heat.

Step 10: Serve

Serve the duck sliced into thick strips with the cassis sauce poured generously over the top.