Terrine of duck with pistachios

10 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
150 millilitres Cognac
4 Cloves garlic; crushed
1 Shallot; diced
4 Bay leaves
1 Sprig thyme
1 Sprig tarragon
275 grams Lean duck meat; cut into dice
150 grams Lean pork; diced
150 grams Pork fat; diced
8 Crushed juniper berries
1 teaspoon Allspice
150 grams Green pistachios
150 grams Goose or duck fat; melted
12 ounces Rindless smoked bacon

Directions

Mix all the ingredients together except the pistachios and melted goose fat. Leave to marinate overnight.

Place all the marinated ingredients into a food processor and blend.

Heat the goose fat and gently pour into the blender. Line a terrine with cling film, then line with the bacon. Pour the mixture into a bowl and mix in the green pistachios. Pour into the lined terrine and cook gently in a "bain marie" at 150C/300F/gas 2 for 11/2 hours.

Remove and leave to cool, chill overnight.

Serve with slices of toasted brioche and a little salad and orange segments.

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