Jul 14 2026
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Christmas At The Fat Duck Recipe

Inspired by The Fat Duck
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Duck

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck Breast

    Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Duck

    In a cold skillet, place the duck breasts skin-side down. Turn the heat to medium and cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish Cooking

    Turn the duck breasts over and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the meat reaches your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glaze

    In the same pan, add honey, thyme, and crushed garlic cloves. Stir until the honey is melted and the garlic is fragrant. Brush the glaze over the rested duck breasts.

Red Cabbage Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Red Cabbage

    Shred the red cabbage finely and place it in a large pot.

  2. 6

    Cook the Cabbage

    Add apple cider vinegar and chicken stock to the pot with the cabbage. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.

  3. 7

    Season the Cabbage

    Season the cabbage with salt and pepper to taste, and stir well before serving.

Garnishing

  1. 8

    Garnish the Dish

    Slice the duck breast thinly and serve it over a bed of red cabbage. Top with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley for an added festive touch.

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