Braised Duck Grilled Cheese Recipe

SANDWICHES

1. 1

   Prepare the Duck

   Season the duck breasts with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Sear Duck

   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the duck breasts skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Aromatics

   In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Braised Duck

   Add the chicken broth and fresh thyme to the skillet. Return the duck breasts to the skillet, cover, and let it braise on low heat for about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Shred Duck

   Once the duck is cooked, remove it from the skillet and shred the meat using two forks. Discard the skin and bones.

6. 6

   Assemble Sandwiches

   Lay two slices of sourdough bread on a flat surface. Layer with shredded duck and Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread.

7. 7

   Grill Sandwiches

   In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.