Seared Goose Breast, Apple & Blue Cheese Salad
Makes 6 Servings
WINE PAIRING | ||
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
The sharpness of the blue cheese, crisp lettuce and sweetness of the walnuts help balance the rich, deep flavor of the goose breast. Decadent.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Goose Breasts
- 2oz Blue Cheese, crumbled (we recommend Point Reyes, Cabrales or Maytag)
- 1 large head Romaine Lettuce
- ½ Fuji Apple, thinly shaved
- Salt & Pepper
- Salad Dressing:
- 6oz Blue Cheese (same variety used for the salad)
- 4oz Sour Cream
- 4oz Heavy Cream
- 1oz Apple Cider Vinegar
- Plus: Maple Candied Walnuts Recipe, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Make the Salad Dressing:
1
In a food processor or blender combine the blue cheese, sour cream, heavy cream and apple cider vinegar. Blend to combine & store in the refrigerator.
Note: This can be made the day before. The dressing will thicken over time. Thin it out as necessary with additional heavy cream or apple cider vinegar.
2
Get a dry cast-iron skillet or large stainless steel frying pan hot over low medium low heat.
3
Score the goose breasts, cutting through the skin and through the fat – almost down to the meat.
4
Lay the goose breasts into the pan, skin-side down and cook until the fat is rendered out (probably around 20 minutes).
As the fat accumulates in your pan, drain off the excess into a heat-proof container for later use as a cooking fat in other dishes (it’s delicious!).
5
Once the fat has completely rendered, flip the breasts over and continue to cook for about two minutes.
6
Toss the lettuce with chunks of blue cheese, apple, maple candied walnuts, salt & pepper and the dressing. Top with portions of goose breast & serve.
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