Entenbrust auf Kartoffel-Kürbis-Auflauf

Hey y’all, today I wanted to share some mouth-watering recipes featuring one of my favorite meats: Entenbrust, or duck breast. These dishes are perfect for a special occasion or just to treat yourself to a little indulgence. So, let’s get cookin'!

Entenbrust Süßkartoffelpüree Mangosauce Grüner Spargel

First up, we have this delicious entenbrust served with sweet potato puree, mango sauce, and green asparagus. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

• 2 duck breasts
• 4 sweet potatoes
• 1 mango
• 1 bunch of green asparagus
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil them in saltwater until soft. Drain and mash them with a fork, adding a bit of olive oil and pepper to taste.
2. Cut the mango into small cubes and blend it to a smooth sauce.
3. Remove the woody ends of the green asparagus and blanch them for 2 minutes in boiling saltwater. Drain and sauté in olive oil until tender.
4. Salt and pepper the duck breasts on both sides. Score the skin diagonally and fry them in a hot pan, skin-side-down, for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Flip them over and fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are medium-rare. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them thinly.
5. Plate the mashed sweet potatoes, add the asparagus on top, then the sliced duck breast, and finish by drizzling the mango sauce over everything. Enjoy!

Entenbrust mit Kartoffelpfanne und Zwetschgen-Orangen Soße

This next dish features entenbrust with a tasty potato and plum-orange sauce. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

• 2 duck breasts
• 1 lb potatoes
• 8 plums
• 1 orange
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• olive oil

Instructions:

1. Peel and dice the potatoes, then boil them in saltwater for about 12-15 minutes until they are done. Drain and set aside.
2. Pit the plums and cut them into small pieces. Peel the orange and cut the flesh into small cubes. Peel and dice the onion.
3. Salt and pepper the duck breasts on both sides. Score the skin diagonally and fry them in a hot pan, skin-side-down, for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Flip them over and fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are medium-rare. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them thinly.
4. In the same pan, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add the flour and stir until it is evenly distributed. Then add the chicken broth and stir until it thickens. Add the plums and orange cubes and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. In another pan, heat some olive oil and fry the boiled potato cubes until they are crispy and golden.
6. Plate the duck breast slices, add the potato cubes, and finish by drizzling the plum-orange sauce over everything. Enjoy!

Entenbrust auf Portweinsauce mit Kürbisspalten und Spätburgunder

Last but not least, we have entenbrust served with a flavorful port wine sauce, pumpkin wedges, and red wine. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

• 2 duck breasts
• 1 lb pumpkin
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (preferably Spätburgunder)
• 1 cup port wine
• salt and pepper
• olive oil

Instructions:

1. Peel and seed the pumpkin, then cut it into wedges. Brush them with honey and butter and sprinkle them with brown sugar. Roast them in the oven at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes until they are tender.
2. Mince the onion and garlic. Salt and pepper the duck breasts on both sides. Score the skin diagonally and fry them in a hot pan, skin-side-down, for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Flip them over and fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are medium-rare. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them thinly.
3. In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the beef broth, red wine, and port wine, and let it simmer until it thickens and reduces by half.
4. Plate the sliced duck breast, add the roasted pumpkin wedges, and finish by pouring the port wine sauce over everything. Serve with a glass of Spätburgunder. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy these delicious entenbrust recipes as much as I do. They’re sure to impress your guests and make for a special treat. Until next time, happy cooking!