What you'll learn
How to properly score and season duck breast (or prepare a whole duck) for even fat rendering and a crisp exterior.
Techniques for searing and roasting duck to medium-rare (internal temperature ~135 °F/57 °C) while maintaining juicy meat.
Fundamental steps for making an orange reduction: zesting, juicing, and balancing sweetness, acidity, and depth with stock and aromatics.
Methods for deglazing the pan and incorporating pan drippings into the sauce for added umami.
Strategies for finishing the sauce (mounting with butter, straining) so it coats the duck without becoming cloying.
Plating suggestions: slicing the breast, spooning sauce without drowning, and garnishing with orange segments or microgreens.
