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Duck and Florida Grapefruit

Skillfully marrying the luscious flavor of duck with the invigorating citrus undertones of Florida Grapefruit, this recipe promises a culinary masterpiece that delights the palate. This dish is reminiscent of the classic Duck à l’Orange, a popular choice for festive winter and Christmas meals. The citrus element, a hallmark of Duck à l’Orange, is innovatively replaced with grapefruit, adding a unique twist to this traditional favorite.

Featuring Florida Grapefruit.

Ingredients

2	Florida Grapefruit
2 tbsp.	olive oil
3	shallots
200ml	beef or chicken stock
2	baked sweet potatoes
3	spring onions (chopped)
2	duck breasts
30g	butter
100ml	London dry gin
	Salt and pepper
1 tbsp.	coriander (chopped)

Step 1
Place the sweet potatoes onto a baking tray and cook in the oven for 40 minutes or until soft in the middle.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, score the skin side of the duck to create a crisscross; this will help crisp the skin up during the cooking process.
Step 3
Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Florida Grapefruit zest.
Step 4
Place the duck skin side down into a cold frying pan; then, cook on a medium heat.
Step 5
Meanwhile, slice the shallots and cut the segments out of the Florida Grapefruit.
Step 6
Heat a medium frying pan; add the shallots with a splash of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 7
Cook the shallots for 5 minutes until soft; then, add the Florida Grapefruit segments.
Step 8
Pour in the gin and boil away the alcohol for 1 minute. Add the stock and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Finish the sauce by adding the butter and stirring together.
Step 9
Cook the duck to your liking – 55°C core temperature for medium rare, 60°C for medium, and 70°C for well done.
Step 10
It’s important that you rest the duck for 5 minutes on a plate before serving.
Step 11
Cut the sweet potatoes open and sit the duck on top.
Step 12
Spoon over the shallot and Florida Grapefruit sauce. Finish the dish by adding some chopped fresh coriander and spring onion.

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