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Tomato Orange Sauce for Duck Confit

Yields1 ServingPreparation30 minsCooking1 hrTotal1 hr 30 mins

This delicious sauce goes wonderfully with duck confit. It can be prepared in advance and frozen.

 2 - 28 oz (796 ml) can of tomatoes (without purée)
 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
 3 navel oranges
 half a lemon
 1 tsp powdered ancho chili OR dried ancho chili pepper chopped very finely
 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1

Chop the tomatoes in the food processor for only a few seconds to avoid crushing the seeds and pour into a large saucepan. Add the sugar.

2

Slice on orange, skin and flesh and cut in 1/2 inch dices. Add to casserole.

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3

Zest the other two oranges and reserve the zest.

4

Press the zested oranges and the lemon and add the juice to the casserole.

5

Bring to boil stirring constantly over medium heat, reduce heat and simmer 30 Minutes.

6

Add pepper and simmer 15 Minutes or until the sauce is of a good consistency.

7

Add vinegar and 2 tsp of orange zest and simmer 10 Minutes.

8

Add basil and heat 2 Minutes. Pour sauce in each plate and place the duck confit on top of sauce.

The sauce can be refrigerated for 5 days and frozen for 1 year.

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