Tea-Brined Duck Breast – Burlap & Barrel

Tea-Brined Duck Breast – Burlap & Barrel

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  • Serving platter
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  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (22 g) loose black tea leaves
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 3 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 (1-inch/2.5cm) piece fresh ginger, smashed
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, or ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ pounds (681g) duck breasts (about 4 medium)
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Green onions, thinly sliced on a bias, for garnish
  • Dark soy sauce or hoisin, for serving

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