Terrine de Foie Gras & Apple Compote

Separate the two lobes of 1 medium piece of foie gras over a cutting board lined with parchment paper. Gently expose the main vein in each lobe using your fingers

Carve around the vein with a knife and remove it completely

Slightly flatten the foie gras and season with 2 tsp of sea salt and 1 tsp of black pepper powder

Combine 2 tsp of port wine, 2 tsp of brandy and 2 tsp of pastis

Pour the liquid mixture over the foie gras

Fold the foie gras and the parchment paper over it. Transfer it to a tray

Place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set the flavors

Put 1 cup of white sugar in a saucepan

Add 5 pieces of clove, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 3 pieces of star anise

Place 4 whole baking apples in the saucepan

Add 1​​½ cups of white wine

Add ¾ cup of water

Cover with a lid. Simmer on low heat for about 15m, until the apples are tender and fully cooked. Remove from heat

Remove the lid and let the apples cool slightly in the saucepan

Peel the apples

Place the apples in a bowl. Strain the cooking liquid over them

Remove the cores and seeds from the apples

Return the apples to a saucepan. Cook on low heat for about 3m until the liquid is completely evaporated. Stir constantly

Put it in a jar to store. The apple compote is ready

Remove the foie gras from the refrigerator and transfer it to a cutting board lined with 2 layers of cling film

Tightly pull one end of the cling film over the foie gras. Roll it with your hands to form an even roll. Squeeze it from the center to the ends to remove the air

Twist the ends and tie them, making sure that the roll is tight

Place it in the refrigerador for at least 6 hours to cool

Submerge the foie gras roll in cool water in a saucepan over medium heat, using a weight to ensure the roll does not float

Turn off the heat as soon as it starts to simmer. The water should be between 65 °C and 75 °C

Let the roll rest in the hot water for 10m until slightly cooked

Transfer it to an ice bath and rotate it so the fat is spread evenly around the foie gras

Remove the foie gras roll from the ice water and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours to firm

Submerge a knife in hot water to facilitate the cutting process

Remove the foie gras from the refrigerator. Cut the edges and unwrap it

The foie gras terrine is ready. If necessary, reheat the knife to slice it more easily

Place a portion of the apple compote in a small cup and serve it with a few slices of the terrine de foie gras

Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste and serve with a few slices of multigrain toast. The terrine de foie gras & apple compote is ready

Enjoy!