Duck Out Of Africa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 whole boneless duck breast, split
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 trim the duck breasts of any excess skin flaps or exterior fat. pinch the skin between thumb and forefinger and, using sharp, pointed scissors, snip several little sideways v-shaped cuts in the skin, jut through to the fat. don’t pierce the flesh. this will allow the fat to run free as it melts.
• 2 combine the marinade ingredients in a glass measure and heat in the microwave on high until simmering, 1-1 ½ minutes.
• 3 stir to incorporate the melted sugar. cool enough to taste and adjust to your liking.
• 4 tuck the duck breast into a plastic bag and pour the marinade over them.
• 5 seal tightly and marinade for at least an hour.
• 6 remove the duck breasts and reserve the remaining marinade.
• 7 grill the duck, skin side down for about 3 minutes.
• 8 turn the breasts, flesh side down, and cook for another 2-3 minutes for a perfect pink interior.
• 9 quickly bring any remaining marinade to a boil.
• 10 slice the duck breasts thinly, fan the slices on warm serving plates, and drizzle the marinade over them.