Cooking Duck Breast Portions

• Using a sharp knife, score the skin evenly about 4 or 5 times, this allows excess fat from under the skin to escape.

• Heat a suitable oven pan.

• Lightly season the duck portions with a little salt and freshly ground pepper.

• When the pan is hot, place the breasts in skin side down.

• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin begins to brown; turn over and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

• Place into a hot oven 220  C for approximately 8 to 9 minutes.

• When cooked remove from pan and keep warm and allow to rest for about 5 minutes, this will allow the juices to settle.

• The duck breast can be served whole or sliced 3 to 4 times width ways on a 45 degree angle and fanned out onto the serving plate.

• Alternatively, it can be sliced length ways again on an angle, and presented on the serving plate.

• It is possible to serve the duck portions slightly pink, just adjust the cooking time.

• Always serve sauce under the duck.