What is Rillettes de canard?

What is Rillettes de canard?

Potted Duck or Rillettes de Canard. Rillettes de Canard, is like pâté. Duck legs are slow cooked, then the meat is chopped or shredded, seasoned heavily, and potted up into little containers. Perfect as a starter during any festive season.

Is duck rillette served hot or cold?

Rillettes are most commonly made with pork, but also made with other meats such as goose, duck, chicken, game birds, rabbit and sometimes with fish such as anchovies, tuna or salmon. Rillettes are best served at room temperature spread thickly on toasted bread.

What can I do with duck rillette?

Duck rillettes are an excellent addition to any charcuterie board, just make sure to serve them the traditional way with cornichons on the side. Rillettes are wonderful spread on toasted bread and make an excellent sandwich, taco, or even steamed bun or dumpling filling.

How do you use a rillette?

They are, quite simply, delicious. Spread rillettes on toasted baguette, sprinkle lightly with freshly cracked black pepper and salt for a quick, easy appetizer. For a bold flavor or gourmet appetizer spread the toasts with fig jam; the sweet jam and pork work so well together.

What is the difference between rillette and pate?

Pâtés are smoother and usually use organ meat, like liver whereas Rillettes will use meat from the leg, thigh, shoulder or rib.

How do you serve duck rillettes?

Enjoy spreadable duck rillettes simply on toast, with crunchy pickles on the side, in a sandwich, or serve as part of a charcuterie board.

How long does duck rillette last?

Cover with a lid or foil and store in the fridge. It is best to let this ripen for a week before serving, but it is perfectly fine eaten straight away. It’ll keep for at least two months, and if there are no air pockets and it is covered in fat, the rillettes will last up to 6 months.