Seared Duck Breast with Black Cherry Tamarind Sauce

Making perfectly seared duck breast over the fire can be out-of-this-world tasty, but it does take a bit of knowledge. Duck breast has this amazingly delicious fat layer on one side that can make any dish delicious (Duck fat fries anyone?). The key to cooking duck is getting that fat to render well. Start with the duck breast in a cold skillet. This helps get an even sear on the breast and prevents burning. Placing that skillet over a medium-low heat gives you that golden brown crust by coo