Go Back

DUCK FRENCH DIP WITH HORSERADISH AIOLI

The ingredients of this recipe are rather simple, and it takes very little time to put together. It's sure to be a hit for smaller gatherings during this holiday season.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large duck breasts skin on or off (or 8 smaller duck breasts from teal or wood ducks)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 small yellow onion julienned
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2-2.5 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 hard rolls
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix the ingredients for the horseradish aioli. Place in fridge until you're ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Rub duck breast fillets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or equivalent to medium-high heat, then melt the butter. Brown the duck, starting skin side down if applicable. When you flip, add in the onions.
  • Once the duck is browned, add garlic and cook for one minute or until fragrant.
  • Add in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  • Slice the buns in half and top with the provolone. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the buns are crisp.
  • Once the pot is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add any additional salt if desired. Simmer the duck breasts until they reach the desired temperature.
  • Remove the duck breasts and, using a sharp knife, slice into thin pieces. (The thinner, the better!) Ladle off some of the broth for dipping, and then place the duck into the remaining broth.
  • Serve with the dipping broth and horseradish aioli.