Goose (Or Duck) Rillettes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Delicious Goose (Or Duck) Rillettes recipe for your antipasto spread

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

Fat

33g

Goose (or duck) rillettes is a classic French dish that is perfect for your antipasto spread. It is a type of pâté that is cooked slowly in fat until the meat is tender and easily shredded. The fat is then poured over the top of the shredded meat to preserve it and prevent it from drying out. It is typically served as a spread on crackers or bread. This recipe is made using the entire goose carcass, including the giblets, wings, and pieces of skin and fat, making it a sustainable and zero-waste meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
2.	Cut the goose carcass and giblets into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
3.	Layer the meat into an oven-safe dish, adding pieces of skin and fat throughout the dish.
4.	Add the cubed pork belly (optional) to the top of the goose pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and clove. Add the bouquet garni.
5.	Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 4-6 hours, or until the meat is tender.
6.	Remove the meat from the dish and shred with a fork.
7.	Pack the shredded meat into a ramekin or jar. Pour the melted fat from the dish over the top of the meat, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
8.	Refrigerate overnight before serving with crackers or bread.

PROS

This recipe uses the entire goose carcass for a sustainable and zero-waste meal.
Rillettes can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.

It is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for impressing guests.

CONS

This recipe requires a long cooking time, which may be a disadvantage for those who are short on time.
It is also high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Goose meat is a great source of protein and iron. It is also high in vitamin B12, which is essential for the function of the nervous system.
However, due to its high fat content, goose meat should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 goose carcass ( including the giblets , wings , and pieces of skin and fat )
	cubed pork belly ( optional )
	salt
	pepper
	clove
	bouquet garni