Sous Vide Crispy Duck Breast: Temperature & Time Guide
Duck breast rewards precision: at 130°F the meat is rosy and tender, and the thick fat cap renders slowly in a pan to a glassy crisp.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Score the skin in a crosshatch, season with salt. 2) Seal and cook at 130°F for 60-90 minutes. 3) Pat the skin very dry. 4) Sear skin-side down in a cold pan, slowly rendering the fat for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. 5) Rest, slice, serve with a berry or orange sauce.
FAQ
What temperature for duck breast?
130°F (54°C) for 60-90 minutes — rosy medium-rare like a steak.
How do I render the skin?
Start in a cold pan, skin-side down, low-to-medium heat — let the fat melt slowly for a crispy, non-chewy skin.
What sauce pairs well?
Cherry, orange, or port reductions — the classic duck pairings.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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