Posh Duck Pie

An indulgent duck ballotine stuffed with savory mince and chicken livers, wrapped in flaky pastry and served with blackberry sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2295.1 kcals 9180.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 87.2 grams 348.6 grams
Fat 158 grams 632.1 grams
Protein 131.6 grams 526.4 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
400
g
Self-Raising Flour
sifted, plus extra for dusting
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
beaten with a little milk for egg wash
50
g
Fruits
Liquids
200
ml
200
ml
Meat
200
g
2.8
kg
Duck
boned from the backbone
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
handful
Sage Leaves
roughly chopped
2
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely sliced
1
handful
Parsley
chopped
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
200
g
Lard
room temperature
74
ml
Vegetable Oil
plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
100
g
Shallots
peeled and diced
1
piece
Shallot
peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Pulse lard, salt, and flour in a food processor until breadcrumbs form.
  • Add 180ml cold water while pulsing until a dough forms.
  • Wrap dough in cling film and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Soften shallots in oil over low heat for 8 minutes.
  • Brown chicken livers in butter with the shallots and season.
  • Fry with sage and garlic for 5 minutes then cool completely.
  • Mix duck and chicken mince with 50ml water until combined.
  • Fold in chopped cooled livers and parsley and season well.
  • Shape the stuffing mixture into a large sausage.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Place stuffing inside the boned duck and roll into a ballotine.
  • Secure the duck with skewers or string.
  • Roast duck in a tray with oil for 20 minutes.
  • Baste the duck and roast for another 15 minutes.
  • Drain and reserve 200ml of roasting juices for the sauce.
  • Increase oven temperature to 200°C.
  • Roll out pastry and brush with egg wash.
  • Wrap the duck in pastry and seal the edges by crimping.
  • Bake on a lined tray for 30 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Boil port, wine, juices, and shallot until reduced by half.
  • Add 300g blackberries and boil until the liquid reduces by half again.
  • Stir in remaining 100g halved blackberries and serve with sliced pie.