Jul 14 2026
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Duck Pâté Recipe

Inspired by Meritage
Time4h
Serves4

House made duck pâté served with pickled vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Duck Pâté

Pickled Vegetables

Method

Duck Pâté Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Duck

    In a skillet, cook the duck breast over medium heat until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 2

    Sauté Shallots and Garlic

    In the same skillet, add the chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté until they are translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Duck Liver

    In a separate pan, gently cook the duck liver over medium heat until it is just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Let it cool.

  4. 4

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the cooked duck breast, duck liver, sautéed shallots, garlic, thyme, cognac, butter, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Chill the Pâté

    Transfer the mixture to a terrine or small mold. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Pickled Vegetables Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until the sugar and salt dissolve, then remove from heat.

  2. 7

    Pickle the Vegetables

    In a jar, layer the julienned carrots, cucumbers, and sliced radishes. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.

  3. 8

    Refrigerate

    Refrigerate the pickled vegetables for at least 1 hour before serving. They can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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