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Terrine of Smoked Hudson Valley Foie Gras
12 Servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb Fresh Hudson Valley Foie Gras
1 T Salt
1/2 t White Pepper
2 Dash Fresh Grated Nutmeg
1 Shot Armagnac
Method
  • Remove the veins from the Foie Gras, while allowing it to break into smaller (1 1/2 inch cubed) pieces.
  • Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and Armagnac.
  • Place the mixture in a cool place and allow to marinate for approximatley one hour.
  • In a pie pan or a shallow ceramic container place into a 400 degree smoker, which is rich with hardwood smoke, for 3 minutes and remove from heat.
  • At this point place into a terrine mold and allow to cool while covered for 24-48 hours before use.
  • To remove from the terrine place into a warm water bath momentarily and ease the Foie Gras out with a knife or metal spatula.
  • Slice one or two pieces off the Foie Gras and serve with toast points such as brioche and great with a chutney or a dried apricot and fig compote.
  • Ingredients for Apricot-Fig Compote
    1/3 C Rice Wine Vinegar
    1 T Fresh Minced Ginger
    1 clove Fresh Minced Garlic
    1 1/2 C Dried Apricots, each sliced into thirds
    1/2 C Chopped Dried Figs
    1/4 C Dried Cherries
    2/3 C Sugar
    1 dash Madras Curry Powder
    2-3 C Cold Water or as needed
    Method for Apricot-Fig Compote
  • In a food processor, combine the vinegar, ginger and garlic and puree.
  • Pour into a heavy-bottomed 2 quart sauce pan and add the dried fruit and sugar.
  • Cover the contents of the pan with cold water and bring to a simmer while occasionally stirring.
  • Continue to cook in this manner for an hour, while continuing to cover with cold water throughout the cooking process.
  • Let the compote cool completely before using.
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