Foie gras is recognized as one of the specialties of the South-West. This refined product is appreciated in France and around the world. Foie gras comes from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened for its production.
Why choose foie gras Maison Dubernet ?
Artisanal foie gras
Foie gras has been Maison Dubernet 's specialty since 1864. The know-how of our craftsmen in the South-West enables them to sort and select the most suitable livers for each type of preparation and cooking. Discover the secrets of an ancestral culinary heritage. More than 12 spices and herbs are used to season our foies gras, giving Maison Dubernet products a unique character. The three main notes are provided by mace (a nutmeg bogue), cardamom and cumin. Other spices include aniseed, cloves, ginger, chilli, pepper, bay leaf and coriander.
The chefs develop recipes using traditional methods to respect and highlight each whole foie gras: double manual sorting of the foie gras before each production, salting of the livers by hand, no churning to avoid damaging the material, filling of the jars and boxes by hand.
Maison Dubernet offers duck foie gras and goose foie gras in different forms to suit all your preparations: in foie gras jars, in foie gras preserves, in foie gras slices, in foie gras logs, in foie gras blocks, with truffles, rolled in lomo or stuffed in figs.
A local production
Integrated into the local fabric, Maison Dubernet works with the best farms in the heart of the South-West, using ducks and geese from a small group of breeders. A resolutely local approach that enhances the region's gastronomy and know-how! French specialties highlight the heritage and quality of local produce.
How to choose your foie gras?
What is the difference between duck foie gras and goose foie gras?
There are two types of foie gras, from duck or goose, with different characteristics and typicities. It is mainly a matter of taste:
Duck foie gras is the most popular among consumers. It represents 95% of French production. Duck foie gras has a powerful and rustic aromatic character. It is a little less expensive than goose foie gras.
Goose foie gras is a product known to be more refined than duck foie gras. With a firmer and pinker texture than its counterpart, its flavors are also softer and more subtle. In this sense, it lends itself more to more sophisticated pairings.
Half-cooked or whole foie gras?
Semi-cooked (semi-preserved) foie gras is prepared gently at low temperatures (pasteurization between 70° and 85°). Ready to eat, it is generally sold in jars or punnets (logs) and can be stored in a cool place for up to 6 months. This undercooking process allows the foie gras to retain its fat and therefore its smoothness. Foie gras duos are pre-sliced, making them ideal for presentation on the plate.
Canned whole foie gras is cooked at high temperature (sterilization at over 100°). Therefore, it can be stored at room temperature for several years. It can mature pleasantly over time and has a more distinctive taste. It is the ideal foie gras to give as a gift, because it is easy to transport.
Whole, foie gras or block?
Foie gras is sold under three trade names that determine its composition, and therefore its quality and price:
A block of foie gras is a more affordable option, and will keep for a long time in your cupboard. The creamy texture of foie gras makes it easy to spread on toast for aperitifs, starters or as an ingredient in festive dishes. These blocks are made from duck liver carefully processed to obtain a unique, natural product, with no additives or preservatives. The block of foie gras may include pieces - minimum 30% for duck and 50% for goose - and will then be called "Bloc de foie gras avec morceaux" (Block of foie gras with pieces).
Foie gras is a preparation made up of pieces from different lobes of foie gras (3 at most), agglomerated and seasoned. It can be recognized by its marbled appearance when cut.
Whole foie gras is the "king" of foies gras and the most appreciated by connoisseurs. Whole foies gras are usually made from whole foies gras from the same animal. When cut, it has a uniform texture and color. This is the most upscale product, and therefore the most expensive. Its quality reflects the gastronomic savoir-faire of the Southwest.
Which weight to choose?
Too much foie gras is not necessarily ideal! It will render too much fat during cooking. Allow around 500g for duck foie gras and 750g for goose. A reasonably sized foie gras won't melt too much during cooking.
The 125g jar format is perfect for a dinner for two. As for the foie gras log, it's the ideal format for your festive meals. Maison Dubernet offers foie gras from 70g to 1kg.
Find out even more tips for choosing your foie gras in our article How to choose your foie gras?
How to prepare foie gras
How to serve foie gras?
Whole foie gras can be stored at room temperature, while semi-cooked duck foie gras should be kept in a cool place between 0°C and 4°C. Whole foie gras should be refrigerated for 6 hours, and removed 15 to 20 minutes before eating. Cut into 1 cm-thick slices using a toothless knife dipped in hot water or a foie gras lyre. Serve with the toasted bread of your choice and fresh fruit or chutney. If you choose the foie gras duo, your slices will already be pre-sliced.
How to enjoy foie gras from the South-West?
With its typical taste, creamy texture and perfect seasoning from Maison Dubernet, whole foie gras is a must for your Christmas and New Year's tables. It can also be enjoyed all year round for dinners with friends, birthdays or family meals. On farmhouse bread with fig or onion chutney, duck foie gras can be enjoyed as an aperitif. Duck foie gras recipes abound: tournedos Rossini, pan-fried whole foie gras, terrine, foie gras and fleur de sel toast, salads...
Find our recipes on the blog: South-West picnic , duck foie gras log with gingerbread, pistachios & almonds , homemade foie gras terrine .
Have foie gras delivered to your home
We ensure that the cold chain is respected throughout your delivery. All orders containing semi-cooked foie gras are carefully packaged and shipped from France by ChronoFresh refrigerated delivery service in France and Europe (Luxembourg, Belgium and Spain only). All that's left to do is add your favorite whole foie gras from the South West of France to your shopping basket, and we'll deliver it right to your door. Our customer service team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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