Fig Balsamic Glazed Duck With Pearl Onion And Pear Hash Recipes

BALSAMIC-GLAZED FIG & PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Cut pork into 1-in. cubes. Combine next seven ingredients; rub over pork. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to grill. Meanwhile, make a glaze by whisking vinegar, honey, mustard and oil. Set aside., On water-soaked wooden skewers, thread pork cubes and fig halves. Grill, covered, on a greased rack over medium-high direct heat, turning occasionally, until a thermometer reads 145°, 8-10 minutes. During last half of grilling, brush cooked surfaces frequently with glaze., Let skewers stand for 5 minutes; add a tomato to each. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle lightly with blue cheese and basil.

FIG BALSAMIC-GLAZED DUCK WITH PEARL ONION AND PEAR HASH

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife, score duck skin in 1-inch-wide grid pattern. Season duck generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck; cook about 6 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil. Discard all but 1/4 cup drippings from skillet. Heat drippings in skillet over high heat. Add pears, onions, and potatoes; sauté until beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Stir in sage; season with salt and pepper. Transfer hash to bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Heat same skillet over high heat. Add broth and vinegar; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 5 minutes. Season glaze with salt and pepper.
• Divide hash among plates. Cut duck into 1/2-inch-thick slices; fan over hash. Drizzle glaze over and serve.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, then saute the onions until lightly browned (about 5-6 minutes).
• Add in balsamic vinegar and water; simmer stirring occasionally until the onions are tender (about 12-15 minutes).
• Transfer the onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon (reserve the liquid).
• Simmer the reserved liquid until thick and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
• Season the liquid with salt and pepper and a little sugar if desired.
• Transfer the onions back to the skillet and coat with the liquid.
• Add in the butter, stirring and heat slightly until the butter has melted.
• Transfer to a bowl.
• Delicious.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine onions, wine, butter, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes (if onions are large, increase cooking time and add more water).
• Add vinegar and cook until sauce thickens and onions are glazed, about 3 minutes.

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Toss onions with oil, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Transfer to a cookie sheet with rim in a single layer. Roast onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes, adding garlic at this point.
• Meanwhile, bring vinegar to boil; simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes, until reduced to 1/3 cup - it should be a thin syrup. Put onions into a bowl, add reduced vinegar and parsley; toss to coat. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.