Cozy cravings with decadent duck rillette

The rich flavors of fall are perfect for pâté fans. At this time of year, pâté really shines, from hearty pairings with wine, beer, and autumnal cocktails to savory comfort recipes you can turn to again and again. Duck’s deep, rustic flavors are especially delicious, and our rillette is an easy entry point to enjoy it at home.

Try duck rillette to experience the luxury taste without a fine-dining price or intimidating cooking instructions. We’ve done that part for you, honoring the traditional French method of slow-simmering all-natural, humanely sourced duck—never with foie gras—to achieve its signature lush, fall-apart texture. Fully cooked and ready to eat, it’s all reward with Alexian Duck Rillette. Get inspired by its flavors this fall with three simple dishes to share and savor all season.

Duck Rillette Apple Danish

Sink your teeth into these sweet-meets-savory danishes. Use sheets of frozen puff pastry topped with duck rillette and sliced apples tossed in cinnamon and brown sugar. Then drizzle with maple syrup and brush with an egg wash before baking. These are endlessly customizable; swap the apples for blueberries or lean into breakfast and top it with a fresh egg to bake.

Roasted Sweet Potato Rillette Boats

Halve sweet potatoes and toss with fresh thyme, garlic, and oil, then roast until tender. While hot, stuff sweet potato boats with savory shredded duck rillette. Next, top the rillette with crumbled feta or goat cheese, a sprinkle of chopped pecans, and a final hot honey drizzle for good measure.

Charcuterie Sliders

Here’s a football season snack with a foodie twist that you can make in minutes. Start these easy sliders by layering brie slices on mini brioche buns and toasting them for a few minutes. Then stuff the sliders generously with duck rillette, thinly chopped dill pickles, and Dijon mustard. For a pop of sweetness, add some fig jam!

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