{"product_id":"duck-breast-8oz","title":"8oz Duck Breast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich flavour. Crispy skin. Restaurant-worthy at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake dinner feel a little more special with our 8oz Duck Breast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, succulent and beautifully versatile, duck breast is a favourite for good reason. Start it skin-side down in a cold pan to slowly render the fat and create that irresistible golden, crispy skin, then finish cooking to your preferred doneness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted vegetables, creamy mash or a fruity sauce for a seriously impressive meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous 8oz portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, naturally full flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pan-searing or roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for an elevated dinner at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook an 8oz duck breast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e pat the skin dry and score it in a criss-cross, cutting through the fat but not into the meat. Season both sides with salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRender:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay it skin-side down in a cold, dry pan and set it over a medium heat. Leave it for 8 to 10 minutes as the fat melts out and the skin turns deep golden and crisp. Pour off the fat as it builds up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn it over and give the meat side 1 to 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e move the pan to an oven at 200°C (180°C fan) and cook until done to your liking. The Food Standards Agency advises cooking duck until it's steaming hot throughout, with no pink meat and clear juices, which takes around 10 to 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave it skin-side up for 5 minutes, then slice across the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave the rendered fat in a jar in the fridge. It makes some of the best roast potatoes you'll ever cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrispy skin. Tender centre. Big flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed and delivered chilled in an insulated box, nationwide across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuck breast FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy start duck breast in a cold pan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting cold lets the thick layer of fat under the skin melt slowly before the skin colours. Put it into a hot pan and the skin burns while the fat underneath stays soft and chewy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does duck breast take to cook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 20 to 25 minutes in total: 8 to 10 minutes rendering the skin in the pan, a minute or two on the meat side, then 10 to 15 minutes in the oven, plus 5 minutes resting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat goes well with duck breast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit cuts through the richness, so cherry, orange or plum sauces are classic. Dauphinoise or mash, green beans, roasted roots and braised red cabbage all work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many does an 8oz duck breast serve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne, as a generous main course. Sliced thinly over a salad or noodles, it will stretch to two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e8oz Duck Breast: turn an ordinary dinner into something special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep refrigerated and follow the storage instructions on the product packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duck (breast, skin on).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter Henry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59115893555532,"sku":"20270014","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1089\/7578\/4268\/files\/duck-breast-8oz_2190237358_Walter_Henry_Butchers.jpg?v=1791460664","url":"https:\/\/walterhenrymeats.co.uk\/products\/duck-breast-8oz","provider":"Walter Henry Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}