Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ounces cassis
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash sugar
  • 4 (3-ounce) slices foie gras
  • 1 tablespoon port wine
  • 2 tablespoons black truffles, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons veal stock
  • 1 small bunch Italian parsley, fried
  • Fleur de Sel

Method

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add butter and melt.
  • Add onions and apples, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until onions and apples are tender.
  • Add vinegar and cassis, and season with salt, pepper, and a dash of sugar.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.
  • Heat a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season foie gras with salt and pepper, and then sear on both sides until cooked to desired degree of doneness.
  • Remove foie gras to a towel to absorb excess fat.
  • Add port to skillet and deglaze, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the chopped black truffles and veal stock.
  • Cook until reduced slightly and then adjust seasoning.
  • To plate, divide apple compote among 4 plates and then top with foie gras.
  • Garnish with fried Italian parsley.
  • Season with fleur de Sel and serve immediately.