2 servings30-60 min2 tablespoons water

Sous Vide Duck Breast

By MaoMao Mom

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2 Servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Sous Vide Duck Breast
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 42 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Simmer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Carb, Paleo

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 halves duck breast boneless, skin-on
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic freshly minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 tsp thyme, dry
  • 1/3 tsp peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp apricot peeled and cored, mash with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tsp sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Clean duck breasts then rub on all ingredients. Cover and chill in the fridge for 2 hours. Rinse off spices and place duck breasts in a Ziploc bag, remove air and seal it.
  2. Add water in the Instant Pot up to 8 cup mark.
  3. Leave the lid open, turn on power and press “Keep Warm” button. After 20 Minutes, place the Ziploc bag in the water bath for 35-40 minutes.
  4. Remove the bag from the water and pat dry duck breasts.
  5. Sear skin side of duck breasts in a non-stick frying pan with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil at medium-high heat until golden.
  6. Turn over and cook for another 20 seconds.
  7. Slice the cooked duck breasts and serve with apricot sauce.
  8. Apricot sauce: mix apricot and sugar in a small pot, bring to boil on high heat then simmer 5 minutes at low heat. Serve and Enjoy!

About the chef

MaoMao Mom

MaoMao Mom

MaoMao Mom, the creator of MaomaoMom Kitchen, is a passionate cook, mom, wife, and scientist who shares her favorite recipes using simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Originally from China, she moved to Canada in the late ’80s to join her husband at the University of British Columbia. After completing their graduate studies, they settled in Ottawa. MaomaoMom's love for cooking began in her childhood, learning traditional techniques from her grandmother. Her passion for the kitchen deepened after the birth of her son, Maomao, a once fussy eater who inspired her to create healthier and more appealing meals. Now a teenager, Maomao is 6 feet tall and makes nutritious food choices, thanks to his mother's home-cooked meals. With a background in chemistry, MaomaoMom applies her scientific approach to cooking, bringing together traditional Chinese cuisine and healthy eating. In 2006, she launched her cooking blog, which quickly gained popularity, especially among overseas Chinese communities. By 2011, had over 20 million views, and she published her first cookbook in Chinese to raise funds for her church. Inspired by the movie Julie & Julia, MaomaoMom made the decision to blog her recipes in both English and Chinese, ensuring that her son and future generations could continue enjoying their family’s treasured dishes. Her recipes are not only a personal passion but a way to share the joy of cooking with a global audience, blending tradition with health-conscious, practical cooking.

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