Best Classic Duck Foie Terrine Recipes

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CLASSIC TERRINE OF FOIE GRAS



Classic Terrine of Foie Gras image

Whole foie gras can vary in size (goose liver tends to be larger than duck). If your foie gras differs from the recipe by more than half a pound, increase or decrease the size of the terrine, the weight (see "special equipment," below), and the seasonings accordingly. If you don't have an oval terrine, you could use a ceramic soufflé dish or a glass loaf pan that's just large enough for the foie gras to fit in snugly. Note that a foie gras terrine is supposed to have a layer of fat-it may look a bit odd, but it's actually quite delicious.

Categories     Duck     Appetizer     Bake     Cognac/Armagnac     Chill     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Low Sugar     Kidney Friendly     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 1/2-lb) whole raw Grade A duck or goose foie gras at room temperature, cleaned and deveined
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup Sauternes or 3 tablespoons Armagnac
Accompaniment: toasted slices of pain de mie (dense white sandwich loaf) or baguette
1 piece of cardboard trimmed to fit just inside top of terrine, wrapped well in plastic wrap
1 3-lb weight (1 or 2 large soup cans)
Special Equipment
1 (3- to 4-cup) ceramic terrine, 2C/ 3 inches deep (preferably oval and with a lid); a piece of cardboard trimmed to fit just inside top of terrine, wrapped well in plastic wrap; and a 3-lb weight (1 or 2 large soup cans)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F and line a small roasting pan with a folded kitchen towel or 6 layers of paper towels (this provides insulation so bottom of foie gras won't cook too quickly).
  • Sprinkle each lobe and any loose pieces of foie gras on both sides with kosher salt and white pepper. Sprinkle one third of Sauternes in terrine and firmly press large lobe of foie gras, smooth side down, into bottom. (Wedge any loose pieces of foie gras into terrine to make lobe fit snugly.) Sprinkle with another third of Sauternes. Put smaller lobe of foie gras, smooth side up, into terrine and firmly press down to create a flat surface and snug fit. Sprinkle with remaining Sauternes. Cover surface of foie gras with plastic wrap, then cover terrine with lid or foil.
  • Put terrine (with plastic wrap and lid) in roasting pan and fill roasting pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up side of terrine. Bake in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center of foie gras registers 120°F, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or 160°F (for USDA standards), about 3 1/2 hours.
  • Remove terrine from pan. Discard water and remove towel. Return terrine to roasting pan and remove lid. Put wrapped cardboard directly on surface of foie gras and set weight on cardboard (this will force fat to surface; don't worry if fat overflows). Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • Remove weight and cardboard and spoon any fat that has dripped over side of terrine back onto top (fat will seal terrine). Chill, covered, until solid, at least 1 day.
  • Unmold foie gras by running a hot knife around edge. Invert onto a plate and reinvert, fat side up, onto serving dish. Cut into slices with a heated sharp knife.

CLASSIC DUCK FOIE TERRINE



Classic Duck Foie Terrine image

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole fresh Grade A foie gras, about 1 1/2 pounds, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2/3 cup of Sauternes, muscat or port

Steps:

  • Three to five days ahead, preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Gently separate the lobes and pick out and discard large veins and greenish bile, if any. Try not to break the liver up. (If not at room temperature, it will fall apart.)
  • Place first lobe in a terrine large enough to hold the foie gras snugly. Sprinkle with half the salt and pepper. Splash on 1 tablespoon of the wine, layer the other lobe and any small pieces on top and add the remaining wine. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Cover the terrine snugly with plastic wrap.
  • Line the bottom of a roasting pan with a kitchen towel and place the terrine on top. Pour in enough hot (not boiling) water to come an inch or so up the sides of the terrine. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the foie gras reaches 115 degrees. (The U.S.D.A. recommends an internal temperature of 160 degrees.)
  • Remove from oven and take the terrine out of the roasting pan. Place a weight on top and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Pour off any juices that have accumulated and use a gravy separator to separate the juices from the fat. Pour the fat back on top of the terrine. Discard juices.
  • Refrigerate 3 to 5 days. To serve, slice thinly or use for French kisses and Gascogne sushi. Terrine keeps, refrigerated, up to 15 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 370 milligrams

ARIANE DAGUIN'S FRENCH KISSES AND GASCOGNE SUSHI



Ariane Daguin's French Kisses and Gascogne Sushi image

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 pitted prunes
1 cup Armagnac or Cognac
Classic duck foie terrine (see recipe)
10 slices of duck prosciutto (or any other prosciutto), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Two to three weeks ahead, soak the prunes in Armagnac, checking frequently and adding more Armagnac if necessary (prunes absorb it quickly).
  • Place the duck terrine in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth and spreadable (do not overpulse). Reserve 10 tablespoons for the Gascogne sushi and put the rest in a pastry bag fitted with a large tip.
  • Pipe the foie gras into prunes (use your finger to make the center larger) to create French kisses.
  • For Gascogne sushi, spread 1 tablespoon of mousse onto each duck prosciutto slice and roll up.

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