Spiced Duck Breast with Creamed Savoy Cabbage and Roasted Apples

Pan-seared spiced duck breasts served with rich creamed Savoy cabbage, bacon lardons, and tender roasted apple wedges.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1240.2 kcals 2480.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.9 grams 45.8 grams
Fat 110.3 grams 220.5 grams
Protein 39.1 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
plus a small knob
250
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Braeburn Apple
quartered and core removed
0.5
tsp
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
300
g
Duck Breasts
two 150g portions
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Fennel Seeds
to be toasted and ground
1
tsp
Coriander Seeds
to be toasted and ground
0.5
tsp
Nutmeg
ground
0.5
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Other
1
tsp
Vegetables
30
g
Carrot
diced
30
g
Celeriac
diced
0.5
piece
Savoy Cabbage
thinly sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 210°C.
  • Score the duck breast skin in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Place duck skin-side down in a pan for 4-5 minutes until fat renders, then add apples.
  • Flip duck to cook for 1-2 minutes, baste with butter, and roast in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Toast and grind fennel and coriander seeds, then mix with nutmeg, cinnamon, zest, honey, and juice.
  • Brush the spice glaze over the roasted duck and let the meat rest.
  • Reduce duck stock by half in a pan, then whisk in 25g of butter and season.
  • Fry bacon, carrot, and celeriac in a lidded pan for 5 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, cook until tender, then stir in cream and thicken for 2 minutes.
  • Serve the sliced duck over the creamed cabbage and roasted apples.