Onion And Parmesan Rillettes Recipes

RILLETTES (ANTHONY BOURDAIN AT LES HALLES)

Steps:

• Place the pork belly and shoulder in a heavy bottomed pot. Add water and the bouquet garni and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• After 6 hours, stir in the salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Discard the bouquet garni.
• Once the meat is cooled enough to handle, transfer it to a mixing bowl, using forks, shred the meat (not mush, SHREDS is the key)
• Shovel some still warm pork into your mouth -- you know you want to.
• Divide the mixture among several small containers. Top each portion with a slice or two of pork fat to completely cover it, fold the mixture together a bit then wrap each container in plastic wrap.
• Place in the refrigerator and let them sit for 3 days before serving. Don't cheat on the 3 days because it just gets better as the flavors marry up!

ONION AND PARMESAN RILLETTES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic in the butter until the onions turn a rich golden brown, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the cream and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmigiano, thyme and nutmeg. Mix well and adjust the seasoning. Remove the thyme.
• Transfer the mixture to 1 or 2 ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with toast.

ORZO PILAF WITH GREEN ONION AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Mix orzo in and simmer uncovered until just tender but still firm to bite and some broth still remains, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add green onions and cheese and stir to blend.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Rewarm if necessary, over low heat and mix in more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if pilaf is dry.
• Transfer to a large bowl and serve.

EASY AND DELICIOUS BAKED PARMESAN-ONION DIP

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
• Mix inchopped onions until combined, then season with black pepper and cayenne (if using).
• Transfer to the baking dish.
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
• Serve with butter crackers.
• Delicious!

SMOKED AND FRESH SALMON RILLETTES

Steps:

• Note: All ingredients must be at room temperature. Chilling time of 6 hours not included in cook time.
• Brush olive oil over fresh salmon; wrap in aluminum foil and cook in oven preheated to 400 degreesF (200 degreesC) for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Break up cooked salmon by hand into smaller chunks of about 1/2 inch (12 mm). Cut smoked salmon into similar-size pieces.
• Chop shallots, capers and chives and hand mix in a stainless steel bowl with cooked salmon, smoked salmon, yogurt, lime juice and clarified butter.
• Mix in Tabasco, then place mixture in a 4-cup (1-L) terrine mould and refrigerate, covered, 6 hours.
• Serve sliced 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick with Pommeroy Mustard Mayonnaise (3 parts mayonnaise to 1 part grainy mustard).