Rillettes “Mother Goose Style” is a rustic, old-fashioned French delicacy where goose meat is gently cooked for hours until it becomes tender, silky and incredibly flavorful. This traditional spread, rich and comforting, captures the essence of countryside cooking and is perfect on warm toasted bread for an authentic gourmet appetizer. Let’s see how to make it. Vediamo come fare.
Traditional
French
Omnivore
Mother Goose Rillettes
Mother Goose Rillettes are a rustic French delicacy where goose and pork belly simmer for hours with herbs until they turn into a rich, spreadable paste preserved under a layer of fat.
Ingredients
- Goose cut into pieces 750 g
- Fresh pork belly cubes 500 g
- Water 2 dl
- Finely chopped onion 1
- Finely chopped carrot 1
- Bouquet of herbs 1
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Tools
- Large pot
- Sieve
- Fork
- Glass jars
Instructions
- Place goose, pork belly, onion, carrot, herbs, water, salt and pepper in a large pot.
- Cook over very low heat for 7–8 hours until the goose meat falls off the bone.
- Strain through a sieve and reserve the rendered fat.
- Shred the meat, removing any small bones.
- Pack tightly into glass jars.
- Cover completely with the melted cooking fat.
- Store in a cool place or refrigerator for 2–3 months; once opened, consume within 5–6 days.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
420 kcal
420 kcal
Fat
38 g
38 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
1 g
Protein
17 g
17 g
Sugar
1 g
1 g
Fiber
0 g
0 g
Sodium
360 mg
360 mg
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