Fresh Duck Liver, Shallots and Brioche Recipe

Name: Fresh Duck Liver, Shallots and Brioche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh duck livers, cleaned of any green bile and gristle; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 shallots, finely diced (about 1/4 cup); 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup port wine; 1/2 cup veal, stock or demi glace; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 6 to 8 fresh figs; Fresh brioche loaf, sliced and toasted

Servings: persons

1
Heat the canola oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
2
Season the duck livers with salt and pepper and add the livers to the hot oil.
3
Saute over medium high heat to brown the liver well before adding the shallots to the pan.
4
Saute the shallots until translucent.
5
Add the honey to the pan, allowing it to melt and begin to bubble.
6
Add the vinegar carefully so that the hot honey does not splash.
7
Add the port and cook for 2 minutes before adding the veal stock.
8
Allow the sauce to come to a boil, reduce to a simmer and braise the livers for 2 minutes while the sauce simmers.
9
Toast the slices of brioche and wash and quarter the fresh figs.
10
Serve the duck livers, along with sauce, over the brioche and garnish each plate with several slices of fig.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 pound fresh duck livers, cleaned of any green bile and gristle, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 4 shallots, finely diced (about 1/4 cup), 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Fresh Duck Liver, Shallots and Brioche 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.

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Fresh Duck Liver, Shallots and Brioche

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