Duck Rillettes With 20% Duck Foie Gras

Elevate your appetizer game with this luxurious creation from Foie Gras Godard. A sophisticated blend of slow-cooked, shredded duck meat (rillettes) enriched with 20% duck foie gras. The result is a texture that is simultaneously rustic and velvety, offering a deep, savory duck flavor finished with the buttery elegance of premium foie gras.

Origin: France
Brand:  Foie Gras Godard
Storage: Keep refrigerated.
Shelf Life: see date on jar
Ingredients: Duck meat (origin: France), duck foie gras (20%), duck fat, salt, pepper.

Serving Method: 

• The Perfect Apéritif: Spread generously on toasted sourdough, a lightly grilled brioche, or traditional French baguette. Pair with a chilled glass of Sauternes or a crisp Monbazillac.

• Gourmet Salads: Add small “quenelles” (scoops) of rillettes to a bed of frisée lettuce with walnuts and a balsamic vinaigrette for a classic Périgordine salad.

• Charcuterie Boards: Feature it as the centerpiece of a meat board alongside cornichons, pickled onions, and a dollop of fig chutney to cut through the richness.

• Serving Tip: For the best flavor profile, remove from the refrigerator 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the fats to soften slightly.

Founded in 1978 in Gourdon, a medieval village in the Lot department of France, Foie Gras Godard is a family-owned institution synonymous with excellence. Specializing in the flavors of the South-West, they maintain a “certified origin” (IGP) commitment, ensuring all ducks are raised and processed in the region. Their dedication to tradition and quality has earned them over 90 medals at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris, making them one of the most decorated producers in French gastronomy.