Foie Gras with Cherries and Madeira

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Foie gras with cherries and Madeira is the summer cousin to foie gras with figs. Sweet-tart cherries balance the rich foie, Madeira ties everything together.

Key Takeaways

• Use ripe summer cherries
• Madeira reduction syrupy
• Sear foie 60-90 sec per side
• 60g foie per portion
• Pair with [foie gras with truffles](https://beleaev.com/products/rougie-bloc-of-goose-foie-gras-with-truffles-145g) for double luxury

The Ingredients

Serves 2

• 2 slices grade A foie gras, 60g each
• 16 ripe black cherries, pitted
• 100ml Madeira (Sercial)
• 1 tbsp aged sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp clear honey
• 2 small slices toasted brioche
• Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Halve cherries.

2. Make Madeira reduction: simmer Madeira until reduced by two-thirds. Add vinegar and honey. Reserve.

3. Cook cherries in dry pan over medium heat 2 min. Add to Madeira reduction.

4. Score and salt foie. Sear in dry hot pan 60-90 sec per side.

5. Place on toasted brioche. Spoon cherry-Madeira around. Add salt flake. Serve immediately.

Tips

Ripe cherries (May-July UK).

Reduction syrupy.

Don't pour sauce on foie.

Eat fast.

Variations and Pairings

With caviar: Top with Royal Oscietra.

Wine pairing: Sauternes or chilled Riesling.

For more foie gras dishes, see our foie gras with figs and foie gras apples recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cherry variety?

Black cherries (Cordia, Bing). Avoid Morello (too sour for this).

Madeira substitute?

Dry sherry or port.

Make in advance?

No. Sear foie to order.

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