Maryland Goose Breasts with Citrus Butter and Charred Sweet Corn

Rendered skin and bright butter keep this recipe refined without losing the marsh or field in it.

Recipe Details

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

• 4 duck or goose breast halves 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups chopped sweet corn

Instructions

1. Score the skin lightly and season the breasts with salt and pepper. Start the breasts skin-side down in a cool skillet and render until crisp, then finish to medium-rare. Rest them. Char the sweet corn in the pan drippings, then stir in butter, citrus juice, and zest.

Why It Works Here

This recipe uses the pantry logic of Maryland: woodsmoke, orchard fruit, and sharp herbs. That keeps the meal rooted in place instead of treating wild food like a generic protein.