Big Apple Slices with Seared Foie Gras Recipe

Name: Big Apple Slices with Seared Foie Gras
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1/3-inch thick) slices NY State apples, such as McIntosh, Macouns, or Stearns; 4 (2-ounce) portions foie gras, any visible veins removed, approximately 1/3-inch thick; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 ounces applejack; 1 ounce veal stock; 1 tablespoon cold butter; 4 tablespoons candied nuts (preferably bought on the streets of NYC); 2 ounces watercress

Servings: persons

4 (1/3-inch thick) slices NY State apples, such as McIntosh, Macouns, or Stearns
4 (2-ounce) portions foie gras, any visible veins removed, approximately 1/3-inch thick
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 ounces applejack
1 ounce veal stock
1 tablespoon cold butter
4 tablespoons candied nuts (preferably bought on the streets of NYC)
2 ounces watercress

1
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
2
Place the apples in the grill pan and cook the apples for 2 minutes on each side, allowing for a quarter turn on each side.
3
Reserve on a warm plate until needed.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Season the foie gras evenly with the salt, white pepper, and sugar.
6
Sear the foie gras for 30 seconds on each side to achieve a golden brown color.
7
Reserve the foie gras on the plate with the apples.
8
Add the applejack to the hot pan and let it reduce to 1 tablespoon.
9
Add the veal stock and reduce by half.
10
Whisk in the cold butter.
11
Place the grilled apples on a plate.
12
Place a small bunch of watercress in the center of each apple ring.
13
Place a portion of foie gras leaning against the watercress and drizzle with the sauce.
14
Garnish each plate with 1 tablespoon of the candied nuts.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1/3-inch thick) slices NY State apples, such as McIntosh, Macouns, or Stearns, 4 (2-ounce) portions foie gras, any visible veins removed, approximately 1/3-inch thick, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and more.

Yes, Big Apple Slices with Seared Foie Gras falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Big Apple Slices with Seared Foie Gras

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