Jun 08 2026
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Duo Of Duck Recipe

Inspired by Basil & Mint
Time2h
Serves2

Oven Roasted Duck Breast & Confit of Duck Leg, Sage Gnocchi, Organic Plum Sauce

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Ingredients

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Duck Breast

Duck Leg Confit

Sage Gnocchi

Organic Plum Sauce

Method

Duck Breast

  1. 1

    Prepare Duck Breast

    Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear Duck Breast

    In a hot skillet, add olive oil and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Sear for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy.

  3. 3

    Roast Duck Breast

    Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 10-15 minutes for medium-rare.

Duck Leg Confit

  1. 4

    Prepare Duck Legs

    Rub duck legs with salt and let them sit for 2 hours. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. 5

    Cook Duck Legs

    In a pot, submerge the duck legs in duck fat. Add garlic and thyme. Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until tender.

  3. 6

    Crisp Duck Legs

    Remove duck legs from fat and crisp in a hot skillet for 5 minutes.

Sage Gnocchi

  1. 7

    Prepare Potatoes

    Boil potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.

  2. 8

    Make Gnocchi Dough

    Mix mashed potatoes, flour, egg, chopped sage, and salt until a dough forms. Roll into small logs and cut into pieces.

  3. 9

    Cook Gnocchi

    Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then remove and set aside.

Organic Plum Sauce

  1. 10

    Prepare Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine plum puree, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

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