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Duck with Honey-Peppercorn Sauce
Prep Time:
Serves: 2

2 (6-7 ounce) boneless duck breasts with skin
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped sweet gherkin pickles
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pink peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons drained green peppercorns in brine

Heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Cook duck, skin side down, till skin is dark brown and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Turn duck over and cook to desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm. Pour off drippings from skillet. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and gherkins and sauté till beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add stock and honey and boil till syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in all peppercorns and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and whisk till sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice duck crosswise into 1/3 inch thick slices. Fan duck slices on plates. Spoon peppercorn sauce over and serve.