And so as not to be mistaken, here are some valuable tips that come straight from an expert in the field. Indeed, Maison Montfort, a great foie gras house recognized for several years thanks to its excellent know-how, sheds light on us to make the best choice.
Do you want to cook your foie gras or eat it as soon as you buy it?
This is the first question you should ask yourself. Indeed, your choice of foie gras will be different whether you are a fine cook with the desires of a chef or whether you want to simplify your life and consume a great foie gras without having to cook it.
For apprentice chefs, you will opt for a range of raw foie gras, whether raw or deveined, the aim being to season it as you wish and let your desires do the talking. You can find it in the fresh section of supermarkets and also in the frozen section! And that makes sense when you know that great chefs most often use frozen foie gras for their freshness and preserved flavors.
And for those who don't have the time or the inclination to cook, don't panic:ready-to-eat foie gras is just as delicious and has many surprises in store for you.
Ready-to-eat foie gras:choose the one that suits you
So here too, it may seem complicated. You are faced with a whole bunch of different foie gras and you have trouble finding your way around. We explain how to see more clearly.
There are two main types of foie gras depending on the cooking method used:
Foie gras cooked at high temperature:it can be kept longer at room temperature in jars or metal cans. It is an excellent product for all your impromptu dinners, your aperitifs with friends and constitutes a superb introduction.
Semi-cooked foie gras:it is cooked at a lower temperature and its specificity lies in its flavors and its texture. It keeps fresh and for less time than cooked foie gras. It is truly the star of the end-of-year celebrations as it is so appreciated at this particular time. You will opt either for a block of foie gras, that is to say a preparation of foie gras mixed with a little water, finely seasoned, which will not hurt your wallet or for a block of liver gras with pieces, a preparation of foie gras mixed with a little water with beautiful pieces of foie gras in the center. In terms of budget, the latter also remains very accessible.
Finally, if you want a semi-cooked whole foie gras, made up of only one or more lobes of foie gras, know that here too you have to make a choice but it's only a matter of taste!
Those looking for traditions and aromas rich in character will love the semi-cooked foie gras au torchon, the heritage of a very special know-how. Imbued with savory aromas, salt, spices, pepper and delicately bathed in a broth, its texture is tender and soft for the greatest pleasure of your taste buds. Served in the form of a ballotin, it is the safe bet for the end of year celebrations. We also advise you to taste the foie gras torchon from Maison Montfort, because it is a truly exceptional product. Its fondant is unique and its flavors left us speechless!
Maison Montfort also offers a collection of three permanent quality ranges. You will be seduced by the Excellence range:cooking at low temperature which reveals the most subtle flavors and sublimates the texture of foie gras.
For those who love foie gras with character, the Grand Héritage range is made for you. The foie gras is prepared with the greatest respect for the tradition of the South-West, with emphasis on the producer. Its delicate peppery note will awaken your taste buds.
Finally, the Grande Sélection range offers two exclusive recipes, one in Champagne (2%) with a duo of Malabar and white peppers for a lively and subtle taste and the other in Sauternes with Timut pepper, for a fruity and floral taste. . So there's something for everyone!
Enjoy a unique experience for the end-of-year celebrations
Focus on Maison Montfort, specialist in duck meat and foie gras. Originally from the South-West, this brand is part of the excellence of French gastronomy, all the products being of French origin. With unrivaled know-how, Maison Montfort offers unique, original and creative collections.
Three ranges of foie gras make up the permanent collections of the House, driven by strong values marked by high standards, elegance and creativity, all at the service of the highest gastronomy.
Beyond the classic collections (Excellence, Grand Héritage and Grande Sélection), the house boldly offers new collections that reveal the most subtle flavors. Indeed, it has reinvented the icon of French gastronomy that is foie gras while respecting traditions.
For those who love originality, surprises and discovery, you will be transported by the limited editions of the Création Range.
Alliance of duck foie gras, note of elderflower liqueur and lemons with peel, Alliance of duck foie gras, note of juniper and ginger liqueur, seeds of paradise (maniguette) or Alliance of duck foie gras, note of gentian liqueur, honey and cinnamon, you can impress your guests with these recipes where the taste of foie gras is preserved with a touch of originality. The perfect opportunity to celebrate the holidays and discover new flavors.
Good tip:discover the best recipes based on foie gras to enhance your Christmas table by visiting the recipes page of the Maison Montfort website.
