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French Duck Rillettes
A classic French dish made with slow-cooked duck meat, perfect for a dinner party or special occasion.
⏱135 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 lbs Duck legBone-in or boneless, whichever is available
- ●1 loaf French breadFor serving
- ●1 jar RillettesFrench duck rillettes
- ●2 tbsp Spicy mustardFor serving
- ●1 sprig Fresh thymeFor garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- 2
Season the duck leg with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan and roast for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
- 3
Remove the duck from the oven and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding any excess fat.
- 4
In a blender or food processor, puree the shredded duck with the rillettes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Transfer the duck mixture to a serving dish and top with a layer of spicy mustard.
- 6
Serve the rillettes warm, garnished with fresh thyme and served with French bread on the side.