Low-histamine pan-seared duck breast with fresh cherry sauce

Traditional cherry reduction recipes use high-histamine ingredients like balsamic vinegar, red wine, or port. This modified version avoids those triggers to keep it strictly low-histamine

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep the duck: Pat duck breasts dry. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern without cutting the meat. Season both sides with salt.

Step 2

Start cold: Place breasts skin-side down in a cold skillet. Turn heat to medium-low. Cook 12 to 15 minutes to render fat and crisp skin.

Step 3

Finish cooking: Flip the breasts and cook for 2 to 4 minutes on the other side until medium-rare (135°F internal) or preferred doneness. Rest on a board for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Make the cherry sauce: Pour out most duck fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the pan. Sauté the shallot for 1 minute. Add the fresh cherries, safe stock, and maple syrup. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until cherries soften and sauce lightly thickens.

Step 5

Serve: Slice the duck breast and spoon the fresh cherry sauce over the top.