To make pink duck breast on the grill, first preheat the grill to medium heat, or about 390–430°F (200–220°C).

Carefully score the skin of the duck breasts so you don’t cut into the meat. Season the breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

In a cold skillet, start cooking the breasts skin side down over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 minutes, pouring off the fat 2–3 times as it renders. Do not move the breasts during this time.

When the skin is a nice golden brown, turn them over and cook for 30 seconds with the skin side facing up.

If you’re using a skillet with a heatproof handle, place the skillet on the grill grate with the breasts. If you’re using a regular skillet, place only the breasts on the grill grate, skin side up. Cook covered for 8 minutes, without moving them. Duck breast prepared this way on the grill will be perfectly pink.