That’s how Grant Achatz, the edgy, award-winning chef of Alinea restaurant in Chicago, sums up the recent popularity of rillettes and other house-made charcuterie. “It’s just like anything else,” he ...

1) Pull the duck meat from the bones. Make sure to discard anything with an undesirable texture. 2) Combine meat, herbs, cayenne, and pepper in a mixer with a paddle attachment. Mix slowly until meat ...

Appetizer: For an appetizer, prepare rillettes! For a fresh touch, opt for the smoked salmon + cream cheese version :-) Very ...