INGREDIENTS
- Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Deveined, cut in 3/4” cubes – 10 oz
- Sauternes Wine, for marinating – 1/2 cup
- Toasted Croissant, 1” cubes – 4 cups
- Leeks, sliced – 1/2 cup
- Garlic Cloves, sliced – 4 each
- Butter, salted – 1 stick
- Egg, each – 1 each
- Cornish Game Hen – 2
METHOD
- Take out the primary veins of the liver using your finger or a paring knife. Cut in ¾” cubes and marinade with the sauternes wine.
- Cut croissant into ¾” cubes and toast in a 375 degree oven until golden and dry, (5-10 minutes)
- Sauté leeks and garlic in butter until soft. Season with Salt and pepper.
- Remove liver from the sauternes. Add foie gras cubes, butter, leeks, garlic and egg into a mixing bowl equipped with the paddle attachment. Whip on med/high speed until creamed together.
- Add toasted croissant to bowl and mix to incorporate.
- Season Game hens with salt and pepper inside and out. Rub butter or duck fat on the outside of the skin. Stuff birds then truss for even cooking.
- Roast in 425 degree oven for 20 minutes to oven sear skin. Lower heat to 375 and continue roasting for 30-40 minutes or until an internal temperature of 158 degrees. Allow to rest for a minimum of 10 minutes in order for juices to redistribute.