RECIPES

Marinated Duck Breast w/Roasted Grapes

4 duck breasts skin on and scored
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon crushed juniper berries
½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 table spoons butter
2 cups red table grapes
1 tablespoon grape seed oil
¼ cup apple cider
2 tablespoons honey

Put the duck breasts, 1 cup apple cider, juniper berries, & thyme leaves in ziplock bag & refrigerate overnight. Remove from marinade and pat the breasts dry. Sauté the butter over medium high heat until it begins to turn brown. Cook the duck breasts skin side down for 8 min or until skin is dark gold. Flip the breasts & cook for another 4 minutes. Let rest for 10 min. Coat the grapes in grape seed oil and roast on a sheet pan @ 400° for 8 min. Simmer ¼ cup apple cider, grapes, & honey for 10 min. Serve duck topped w/ grapes & sauce.