Brandied Duck Liver Mousse with Creole Mustard Sauce

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Total Time:
48 min
Prep
20 min
Inactive
8 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
5 cups, 10 to 12 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds duck livers, cleaned and rinsed in cool water, patted dry
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • Creole Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
  • French bread croutons, or crackers, as an accompaniment

Directions

In a bowl, combine the livers and milk to cover. Soak, refrigerated, for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain well.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the livers, onions, thyme, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the white pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the livers are just slightly pink and the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the brandy and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the livers are cooked through but still tender. Remove from the heat and spread on a large plate to cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add the cream cheese and butter, and process on high speed until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pulse to blend.

Line a 5-cup loaf pan (8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 3-inches) with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang of several inches. Spoon the mixture into the terrine, smoothing out with a rubber spatula. Wrap the terrine with the overhanging wrap and chill until firm, at least 8 hours.

To serve, unwrap the terrine, lift from the mold, and slice with a sharp knife. Place 1 slice on each plate with a heaping tablespoon of the mustard sauce and serve with the croutons or crackers.

Creole Mustard Sauce:

  • 1 large egg yolk*
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole mustard, or other hot, whole-grain mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil

In a blender or food processor, combine the egg yolk, soy sauce, Creole mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper, and process for 20 seconds on high speed.

With the machine running, add the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream and process until it is smooth and thick.

Adjust the seasoning, to taste.

*RAW EGG WARNING

Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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  • on April 11, 2010

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    I made it with calf and chicken (couldn't find fresh duck or goose liver and it came out amazingly tasty. Even the non-liver eaters had seconds.

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  • on April 11, 2009

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    I was doubting this recipe while I was cooking (I don't know why, but the results were even better than I had hoped. Thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to serving it at my next dinner party!

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