Title: Marinated Grilled Duck Breasts
Categories: Duck Grill Entree Marinade Outdoor
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Red wine
1	sm	Onion, sliced
1	md	Carrot, sliced
8		Peppercorns
8		Whole cloves
1	tb	Dry currants =Orange Marinade=-
2	c	Orange juice
1		Orange, grated rind of
2	tb	Sugar
1/2	tb	Allspice =Cherry Marinade=-
1	c	Cherry juice, from canned dark
1	c	Red wine
1/2	ts	Nutmeg, ground =Duck Sauce=-
1/2	c	Red wine marinade
1	c	Duck stock
2	tb	Butter

1) Marinade two boned, halved and skinned duck breasts in any one of the above marinades for 2 to 4 hours. Grill the breasts over medium hot coals 4 to 5 minutes per side until as done as desired; preferably on the rare side.

2) Meantime, make the duck sauce by reducing the 1/2 cup of red wine marinade over high heat in a heavy saucepan. Add the duck stock and reduce the mixture to 1 cup. Whisk in the butter. 3) Slice the duck breasts on the diagonal and serve with the sauce. Recipe by: Merle Ellis, Cooking Around the Country

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