marinade |
1. | Combine all ingredients except duck in a bowl or jar. Add breasts to a ziploc or vacuum seal bag, pour marinade in and seal. |
2. | Marinate in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. |
3. | Remove breasts from marinade, place on plate uncovered for 12-24 hours. |
4. | Remove from fridge and let set out on counter for an hour to come up to room temperature. |
cooking |
1. | Vacuum seal breasts and sous vide for at least 45 minutes at 130F. |
2. | Remove from bag, dry thoroughly with paper towels and place skin side down in a clean, cold cast iron over high heat for 2 minutes, until sizzling. |
3. | Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes, pressing and moving the breasts as needed to ensure good contact with the pan. |
4. | Flip and cook other side for 30 seconds, until just coloured. |
5. | Remove to paper towel lined plate and let rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve. |