Jul 14 2026
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Duck Terrine Recipe

Inspired by Perseid
Time3h
Serves6

Olive Tapenade, Button Mushrooms, Aioli

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Ingredients

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Duck Terrine

Olive Tapenade

Button Mushrooms

Aioli

Method

Duck Terrine

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck and Pork Fatback

    Finely chop the duck breast and pork fatback. Combine them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Sauté Shallots and Garlic

    Finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves. Sauté them in a pan over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the sautéed shallots and garlic to the bowl with duck and pork. Mix in thyme, salt, black pepper, and cognac.

  4. 4

    Gelatin Preparation

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes until soft. Squeeze out excess water and mix with the meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Shape the Terrine

    Transfer the mixture to a terrine mold or loaf pan. Press down firmly and smooth the top.

  6. 6

    Cook the Terrine

    Cover the mold with foil and place it in a water bath. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 1.5 hours or until set.

  7. 7

    Chill the Terrine

    Let the terrine cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Olive Tapenade

  1. 8

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Pit and chop the black olives. Chop the capers and garlic.

  2. 9

    Blend the Tapenade

    In a food processor, combine olives, capers, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

  3. 10

    Add Olive Oil and Lemon Juice

    With the food processor running, slowly add olive oil and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Button Mushrooms

  1. 11

    Clean the Mushrooms

    Wipe the button mushrooms with a damp cloth to clean them. Trim the stems if necessary.

  2. 12

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

  3. 13

    Add Mushrooms and Season

    Add the mushrooms to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until tender and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 14

    Finish with Parsley

    Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Set aside.

Aioli

  1. 15

    Prepare Garlic

    Mince the garlic clove and add it to a mixing bowl with egg yolk and lemon juice.

  2. 16

    Emulsify the Aioli

    Whisk the mixture vigorously while slowly adding olive oil in a thin stream until it thickens.

  3. 17

    Season the Aioli

    Add salt to taste, mixing well. Adjust lemon juice if necessary.

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