Duck Breasts With Cranberries & Honey Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 skinless duck breasts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 leek (chopped)
• 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 orange, juice and zest of
• 1 cup brown gravy mix
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare gravy as per directions on envelope, reserve.

2. 2

   Salt and pepper each breast on both sides.

3. 3

   Melt butter and oil in a skillet, brown breasts on both sides until well browned (approximately 3 minutes each side).

4. 4

   Cook in oven (350°F) for approximately 10 minutes (for small breasts) and for medium-rare.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in same skillet, add leeks, sauté until tender.

6. 6

   Add vinegar, orange juice, orange zests, wine, cranberries and honey. Bring to a good simmer and reduce for a few minutes.

7. 7

   Incorporate gravy, mix well and cook for one more minute.

8. 8

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Cut each breast in thin slices crosswise.

10. 10

    Fan slices on each plate.

11. 11

    Spoon sauce over duck.