Duck with Raspberries (Canard aux Framboises)

Duck with Raspberries (Canard aux Framboises)
Duck with Raspberries (Canard aux Framboises)
In this nod to chef André Soltner, who opened New York City's Lutèce in 1961, we've streamlined his once modern take on duck à l’orange. Duck breasts, roasted and then broiled until golden-crisp on top, end up perfectly medium-rare. To cut the meat's richness, we add a splash of raspberry vinegar and fresh berries to the pan sauce.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
French Duck Roast Dinner Raspberry Fall Birthday Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 4 pounds boneless magret duck breast halves with skin (about 4)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup demi-glace (6 1/2 ounces; preferably d'artagnan duck and veal demi-glace)
  • 2 cups raspberries(12 ounces), divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
  • Carbohydrate 10 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 180 mg(60%)
  • Fat 12 g(19%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 47 g(93%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(22%)
  • Sodium 347 mg(14%)
  • Calories 346

Preparation Put a large shallow flameproof roasting pan in middle of oven and preheat to 400°F. Pat duck dry and trim off any excess fat. Score skin in a crosshatch pattern at 1/2-inch intervals with a sharp knife, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (total). Roast, skin side down, in hot pan until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 125°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler. Turn duck skin side up. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer duck to a cutting board and let rest (skin side up) 10 minutes. While duck rests, pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan, then add shallots and garlic and saué over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved. Stir in vinegar, scraping up brown bits. Add demi-glace and bring to a simmer. Stir in half of raspberries. Force sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan, discarding solids. Skim off excess fat. Over low heat, swirl in butter. Remove from heat and add remaining raspberries. Slice duck and serve with sauce.