Duck Meatballs with Pancetta Mushroom Cream - Merry Edwards

Ingredients

• 3 pounds duck meat (1.5 pounds skinless breasts, 1.5 pounds skin-on breasts)
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 7 shallots, minced
• 3 eggs
• 4 cups bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ tablespoon mustard powder
• ½ tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 cups Pinot Noir or dry red wine
• milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces pancetta, diced
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup white wine
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: crushed, roasted pistachios