Foie Gras Torchon
- 2# loab of Foie Gras
- Carefully pull the loab apart
- While still cold, break apart the foie being careful not to tear the large veins
- Cleaned foie nuggets and the extracted veins that are garbage
- Salt and pepper the cleaned foie nuggets
- Cover with plastic and let foie cure for 24 hours
- Red wine and balsamic vinegar
- Sugar
- Reduce till thickens and the flavor is sweet and sour
- Pour over cleaned and cured foie
- Mix till foie nuggets are fully glazed
- Cheesecloth
- Lay torchon mix on cheesecloth
- Tie and twist tightly till foie starts to come threw
- Tie torchon very tightly and let sit in fridge for 2 hours
- Remove the knots and extra cheesecloth, roll into a old apron or serviette
- Tie again with someone assisting you while tying the torchon as tight as possible
- Go back in fridge for another 24 hours
- Place the torchon into simmering water for 20 seconds
- Flip and let simmer for 20 seconds more
- Ice down torchon
- Remove the previous serviette and roll tightly in a new apron or serviette
- Tie as tight as possible and refrigerate for 24 hours
- 72 hours from start to finish and ready to go
- Cut into any shape you want when it is fully chilled
December 1, 2008 at 10:55 pm
was it incredible?
is it the best torchon ever?
didja love it?
December 1, 2008 at 11:18 pm
It was great… my wife and I had it for breakfast and dinner. It is a great method and real easy, the marble look always turns out nice, thanks for the support.
December 2, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to give me a head’s up. My favorite restaurant here in Kansas City has the most amazing torchon and I have often wondered how to prepare one at home. I’m assuming this would be the perfect application for the Hudson Valley “Grade B” foie?
Anyway, working my way through a TON of sweetbreads right now (had to order in bulk for my local butcher to get them for me), and if I get rambunctious I’ll be sure to chronicle my next experiment.
Great blog, very much appreciated. You’ve sent my Type-A personality reeling, lol!
December 3, 2008 at 3:52 am
Ryan,
Looks amazing man, throwing a post about your blog on my site. I love the “good shit” category 🙂
~Herschell
December 3, 2008 at 5:49 am
Ryan,
Thanks for the link to your blog. Torchon looks nice. I like the marbled look it really adds depth to the visual aspect of the torchon. Ours came out really nice. I have a play by play similiar to yours back a few months in my blog. Great work, keep it up.
December 4, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Nice blog….keep up the good work.
December 9, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Very impressive! I’ve played with a FG Torchon before, but I love the color and the marble effect! Inspiring.
December 22, 2008 at 5:33 am
That looks like it was amazing, and I bet it was. Great reading on your blog, I’ve added you to my feeder.
February 5, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Brings back memories of the 5th floor. Kenny and I made tons of those.