Wine Road Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 duck breasts, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3/4 cup cognac or port
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 shallots, minced
• 1/2 pound fatback or bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice and finely chopped
• 1/2 pound chicken livers, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
• 8 bay leaves
• 12 bacon slices
• Cornichons for serving
• Cranberry-orange sauce and/or Dijon mustard for serving
• Baguette or brioche for serving