Magret de Canard Sauce a l’Orange Recipe

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Magret de Canard sauce a l’Orange may seem like a complicated dinner, however, it is not difficult to make.

This week is La Semaine du Goût® here in France, and according to the travel website Expedia, the French have voted the Magret de Canard as their favorite dish.

The technique to cook the magret is very simple and you can find here below a step by step instruction.

I use an orange based sauce which is a classic and also my favourite.

You can use any other sauce you fancy, like cream, teriyaki, white wine.

To prepare the duck Magret you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 duck magret
• Juice from 2 oranges
• 1 orange sliced and peeled
• 3 tbsp of sugar
• ¼ cup of Cointreau
• Salt and pepper

Note: If the oranges are too sweet you can add 1 tbsp of cider vinegar.

• Clean the duck magret.

With a sharp knife remove the two white membranes so the magret will not curl when cooking.

• Trim the fat from the side

• And carve the top of the skin in diamond shapes.

• Place the duck magret to cook on medium heat, skin side down.

No fat is needed as the fat from the skin will melt straight away.

• Let it cook for 10 minutes then turn. Cook for 10 more minutes.

If too much fat has melted remove it from the pan.

Make sure the meat is well seared everywhere.

• Remove the duck magret and place them on a plate covered with aluminium foil.

Remove all the fat from the pan, but do not clean it.

• Deglaze the pan with the orange juice.

• Add the sugar, orange slices and Cointreau.

Cook until the juices are caramelized, about 10 minutes at medium heat.

• Let the duck magret rest for 5 minutes then slice them and pour the juices on top.

The Magrets de Canard is ready

As a matter of interest, I always cut my meat over a dedicated fish board as it is more hygienic.

I use an Index Chopping Board Set you can find on Amazon (affiliate link)

Each board is colour coded and has a symbol indicating its use e.g. meat (red), fish (blue), vegetables (green), and cooked food (white).

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Magret de Canard a l Orange It can be served with Gratin Dauphinoise and a vegetable of your choice. You will find those recipes below.

I use the microwave for the gratin, and it is the easiest thing to make when you have guests.

You can find a step by step guide on how to prepare both dishes for a dinner party here.

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Magret de Canard à l’Orange Recipe

Magret de Canard sauce a l’Orange, duck breast with orange sauce, may seem like a complicated dinner, however it is not difficult to make. Step by step recipe easy to follow. #yourguardianchef #frenchrecipes #duck

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 238kcal

Ingredients

• 2 magrets de canard duck breasts
• 2 Juice from oranges
• 1 orange sliced and peeled
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup Cointreau
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar OPTIONAL: If the oranges are too sweet

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Instructions

• To clean the Magrets de canard, remove with a sharp knife the two white membranes so the Magret will not curl when cooking.
  
• Trim the fat from the side
  
• And carve the top of the skin in diamond shapes
  
• Place the Magrets de canard to cook on medium heat, skin side down. No fat is needed as the fat from the skin will melt straight away.
  
• Let it cook for 10 minutes then turn. Cook for 10 more minutes. If too much fat has melted remove it from the pan. Make sure the meat is well seared everywhere.
  
• Remove the Magrets and place them on a plate covered with aluminium foil. Remove all the fat from the pan, but do not clean it.
  
• Deglaze the pan with the orange juice.
  
• Add the sugar, orange slices and Cointreau. Cook until the juices are caramelized, about 10 minutes at medium heat.
  
• Add the Magrets back to the pan and let it cook for another 10 minutes basting them with the juices.
  
• When they are ready, let them rest for 5 minutes then slice them and pour the juices on top
  
• Serve with the potato dauphinoise and the vegetables of your choice.
  
• Enjoy !
  

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Magret de Canard à l'Orange Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 87mg 29%

Sodium 65mg 3%

Potassium 422mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Sugars 14g

Protein 22g 44%

Vitamin A 3.9%

Vitamin C 47.8%

Calcium 2%

Iron 28.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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