Meat · Food pairing guide
What goes with Duck Breast?
Duck breast is a dark, myoglobin-rich flight muscle covered by a thick layer of subcutaneous fat and skin. The meat itself is relatively lean compared with the fat cap, so successful cooking depends on rendering the skin without overcooking the centre.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Duck Breast?
Duck breast benefits from sweet-acid fruit, wine reduction and aromatic spices that contrast with the fat. Bitter, saline or fermented elements such as olives also work because they reduce the perception of richness.
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