Cabernet Roasted Duck Sandwiches With Roquefort Recipes

ROAST LONG ISLAND DUCK WITH CABERNET-CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the duck in cold water and discard any loose fat or skin. (Save the fat for another use).
• Place the duck in a roasting pan.
• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and pour the water over the duck, making sure entire bird is covered.
• Drain completely.
• Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan.
• Generously sprinkle all sides of the duck with salt.
• Refrigerate, uncovered, for 24 hours.
• Move oven rack to lower third of the oven and preheat to 450°F.
• Rinse the duck well with cold water to remove the salt.
• With a small, sharp implement, carefully prick the fatty sections of the duck's skin (take care to pierce only the fatty layer, not the flesh underneath).
• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and pour over the duck, covering completely.
• Drain completely.
• Wipe out your roasting pan and spray with cooking spray.
• Set the duck on a rack in prepared roasting pan, breast side up, and cook 30 minutes.
• Reduce the temperature to 375F and roast until a leg moves easily in its socket and the juices from the cavity run almost clear, about an hour or until an instant-read thermometer registers 180F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
• Let the duck rest, loosely covered with foil, at least 15 minutes before carving.
• While the duck is resting, make the sauce: combine the first three ingredients in a small pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes; set to the side.
• Combine the next six ingredients together in another small pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Cook until the mixture turns syrupy and begins to caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add the orange juice and jam or jelly, and cook until the mixture bubbles.
• Strain the contents of the small pan into the wine and cherry mixture, discarding any solids.
• Add the orange zest and return sauce to a simmer over low heat.
• Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water in a small jar and shake until smooth.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and cook, stirring frequently, until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Slice duck and serve with sauce.

TOAST AU ROQUEFORT

Steps:

• Put the cheese and creme fraiche into the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend thoroughly. Scrape the mixture into a small bowl and add the walnuts. Blend well.
• Toast the bread on both sides.
• Spread one slice of toast with one-sixth of the cheese mixture. Top this with a second slice of toast and spread this with another sixth of the cheese mixture. Repeat with a third slice of toast and top with a final slice of toast. Press gently to make a sandwich. Prepare a second sandwich in the same manner as the first.
• Using a sharp knife with a serrated blade, carefully trim off and discard the crusts of each sandwich. Cut each of the trimmed sandwiches into four rectangles of equal size. Arrange on a platter and garnish with sprigs of chervil.

CABERNET ROASTED DUCK SANDWICHES WITH ROQUEFORT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Score the duck skin with a knife, then place duck legs in a small roasting pan or casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Add wine, garlic and rosemary, turning the duck legs a few times to evenly coat, ending with the skin side up. Roast for 90 minutes, turning twice.
• While the duck roasts, make the other accompaniments. In a medium skillet, cook the onions with butter, salt and pepper on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
• Bake the flatbread on a large baking sheet for 7-10 minutes or until crispy and light golden brown. (This can be done while the duck cooks, simply use the second rack in your oven.)
• In a small bowl, mix together the Roquefort and sour cream.
• When the duck has finished cooking, remove the legs from the pan and shake off excess liquid. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking juices in a small bowl. When the duck is cool enough to handle, shred the meat and skin into bite-sized pieces.
• To assemble, add equal amounts of arugula, onions, duck and roquefort to half of the flatbread slices, drizzle with reserved cooking juices, then top with remaining flatbread slices. Serve immediately.