4 Duck Breasts
6 Large Plums
1 Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
Knob of Butter
200ml Chicken Stock
50ml Port (or Red Wine)
75g Brown Sugar, to taste
1tsp Ground Ginger
Salt and Pepper, to taste
This sauce can also be adapted for oranges and cherries, the two other good fruits to serve with duck.
- words: Jo Arnell
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