Ingredients

• 2 duck breasts
• 2 parts white wine
• 1 part wine vinegar
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dark brown or molasses sugar
• a little butter, melted

Method

1. Fry duck breasts skin side down in a very hot pan for 5-6 minutes. Turn over and fry for 2-3 minutes.
2. Put duck in a baking dish in the oven (Gas 7-8) for 20 minutes.
3. For the sauce: combine 2 parts white wine, 1 part wine vinegar, 2 large tablespoons chopped shallots and 2 tablespoons dark brown or molasses sugar. Mix, then add a little melted butter to the sauce.
4. Serve sliced duck covered in sauce.

Notes