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Savory Turkey Rillettes Recipe with Cornichons & Mustard

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A rich and flavorful spread made with turkey, butter, and aromatic spices, perfect for slathering on crusty bread or crackers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked turkey meat (shredded or chopped)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 medium shallots, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup cornichons, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the turkey: If using leftover turkey, shred or chop it into small pieces. If starting with fresh turkey meat, cook it thoroughly and let it cool before shredding.
  2. Cook the aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter. Sauté the minced shallots and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the turkey: Stir the shredded turkey into the skillet with the shallots and garlic. Add the chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey absorbs the flavors.
  4. Blend the rillettes: Remove the bay leaf and transfer the turkey mixture to a food processor. Add the softened butter and Dijon mustard. Pulse until the mixture is smooth but still has a slight texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Fold in the cornichons: Transfer the rillettes to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the chopped cornichons.
  6. Chill: Spoon the rillettes into jars or ramekins, smoothing the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  7. Serve: Let the rillettes sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly before serving.

Notes

[‘Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.’, ‘Allow the rillettes to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.’, ‘Pulse the food processor in short bursts to maintain some texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning at every step for the perfect balance of flavors.’, ‘Serve slightly softened for easy spreading.’]

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Keywords: Turkey rillettes, appetizer, savory spread, cornichons, mustard, holiday recipe, leftover turkey, French cuisine

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