Duck Breast with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce and Parsnip Puree

Ingredients
6 large boneless duck breasts- I buy them frozen from Gieres sausage kitchen and have them whenever I crave this dish.)
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
2 TBSP. oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup red wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 star anise
2 cups fresh Strawberries (Yoder’s produce market)
½ cup brown sugar
Pinch all spice
2 TBSP. unsalted butter

Directions

  1. Season the duck breasts with salt, pepper and allspice.
  2. Brown the duck skin side down in medium high set sauté pan, approximately 12 minutes preside)
    Remove the duck from the pan and reserve the juices.
  3. In a saucepan add red wine, balsamic and brown sugar. Reduce by half. Add cut strawberries and a small sprig of rosemary. Whisk in butter to create a smooth finish to the sauce.

Ingredients: Parsnip puree

3 packs parsnips. Washed peeled and cut into coins
4 cups chicken stock of veg stock.
2 TBSP. unsalted butter
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch cinnamon
Approximately 1 cup cream

Directions

  1. Peel and slice parsnips. Add to pot with salt and stock. Boil until tender- about 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot, Adding butter, salt and pepper and cinnamon and then cream. Whip to desired texture. Suing a food processor will give the creamiest texture.
  2. Slice duck breast. Fan over parsnip puree and drizzle strawberry balsamic graze.
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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry. She shares her expertise by consulting for restaurants and hospitality projects throughout Southwest Florida and the nation. Her forte is providing innovative public relations and strategic planning.

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