Essentials of Duck
DUCK TECHNIQUES • SOUTHWEST FRANCE
A hands-on workshop exploring the flavors, techniques, and traditions of duck in Southwest France.
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
2½–3 hours · 1–12 guests
From €510
English or French
EXPLORE THE FLAVORS OF DUCK
→ Savor the flavors of duck as you explore the techniques and traditions that make it such an important ingredient in Southwest France.
→ Begin with a tasting of several preparations, such as duck prosciutto, foie gras, or duck parmentier, and discover the different ways duck is enjoyed throughout the region.
→ Then the chef will guide you through the essential techniques, including how to achieve the perfect sear on duck breast and how classic accompaniments bring out its flavor.
→ The experience concludes with a plated duck entrée served with Sarlat potatoes, a seasonal vegetable, and a red wine sauce, accompanied by a glass of local wine.
What makes this class unique
Begin with a tasting
Sample several preparations of duck and discover how this ingredient is used throughout Southwest France.
Understand how to order duck in France
Discuss cooking temperatures and learn how to confidently order duck in a French restaurant.
Cook with duck fat
Discover how duck fat is used in Southwest French cooking and put it to work in the kitchen.
Perfect the duck breast
Learn how to achieve a beautifully seared duck breast and prepare a classic red wine sauce to accompany it.