Thursday, February 3, 2011

Basque Potato Tortilla: French Fridays with Dorie

Duck Sausage:
3 lbs duck meat, boned and trimmed.
1 lb pork back or panchetta.
4 cloves garlic.
3 oz dried blueberries.
1 oz unseasoned breadcrumbs.
2 tbs kosher salt. 1 tbs ground black pepper.
1/3 cup dry white wine.
1/2 tbs sage.
1/2 tbs thyme.
sausage casings.
Cut duck and pork back into pieces that your grinder can handle. Crush garlic and add. Add all the remaining ingredients except breadcrumbs and let sit in refrigerator overnight. Grind meat and pork back or panchetta together on coarse setting. Add breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly. Pan fry small piece to test seasonings adjust as needed. Stuff into casings and store. It is nice to break up the duck yourself so you can render the fat for confit etc. and use the carcass for stock.

One of the great things about frittata or in this case it is called tortilla is its incredible variety. The combinations are endless and it is a staple in our house. It is a great solution for those nights when you want something that doesn't take much time and isn't elaborate.
Here is just one of the classic variations of this favorite. Potato, onion and sausage. I like this one for it's rustic nature. This can be eaten warm or at room temperature. Served with a salad or as tapas with wine. I happen to like it for brunch or breakfast with a homemade chili catsup of roasted tomato.

I was given some lovely duck sausage that a friend had made. What better than potato, onion and duck fat!! Once again Dorie has given use an easy recipe to tweak to our own specifics.
As usual on French Fridays with Dorie, I do not post the recipe but it can be found in Dorie Greenspan's cookbook: Around my French Table.

Enjoy!!

29 comments:

  1. Twin, I had to skip it this week. :( I just couldn't muster the excitement to attack what is usually 'hangover' food in our house. Here, you have made it so special! Tortilla?

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  2. Duck sausage! How clever! Great post!

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  3. Beth - of course you would come up with duck sausage to make this one stand out! I was wondering what trick you had up your sleeve on this one. Well played!

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  4. Thank you fellow Doristas. Can't wait to see all of our tweaks! B:)

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  5. Oh yummy duck sausage, duck fat, heaven !

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  6. I have never tasted duck before. I love this recipe too..nice to add what ever your heart desires! Looks great!

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  7. Well who could resist your tortilla? Fabulous!!!!

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  8. Oh duck sausage! Did you use duck fat too to cook the tortilla? It's awesomely good!

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  9. These Friday dishes are killing me (not to mention your other recipes). How do you not weigh 300 pounds, girl?! Love your blog :-)

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  10. I just love your mini tortillas - so adorable! :)

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  11. DessertbyCandy: Of course! I wouldn't waste all that lovely flavor from the duck fat. Marcia, you haven't seen me in awhile maybe I do weigh 300 lbs... Thanks for all the comments. B:)

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  12. Duck sausage is amazing! I doubt I'll ever be able to make my own but I had an amazing one in Sydney 2 weeks ago that had duck, orange zest and pistachios and it was pure heaven.

    Lovely tortilla! And yes, I'm settling in nicely to the new city apart from the natural disasters that fortunately haven't affect me. The food culture here is fantastic so I'm fitting right in! ~Laura

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  13. Duck sausage?! I knew you would do something unique and wonderful. Okay, I have never had duck sausage, but I am sure it is good! I almost e-mailed you to ask what would be a good wine pairing with this since I prefer egg dishes for supper. :)

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  14. I have never tried making sausage at home before, but would dearly love a friend to give me some duck sausage to cook with! :) The recipe sounds very promising, especially as I have duck fat stashed in the freezer - lots and lots of it.. :)

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  15. Duck sausage -- I am so jealous!

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  16. Celia of course you have duck fat in your freezer. What I want to know is what you DON'T have in there. I could be so lucky as to have a freezer like yours. B:)

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  17. I'm so jealous of your duck sausage! I have duck prosciutto curing in a closet, but it didn't finish in time for this dish. I love your first picture!!!

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  18. As soon as I read duck I knew I'd be trying this one. Love all the flavours in this, and seeing as I adore a good fritata & its got duck sausage in it.., what more could I ask!! :)

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  19. Steph, I read on another blog that you had the duck prosciutto in your closet. I love it!. Anna, as always thanks for your support!! B:-)

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  20. Ha! With a little duck sausage I certainly would not have found this to be bland either. Lovely interpretation.

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  21. Beth, You did an amazing job on your Tortilla.
    I also want you to know I am awarding you the "Sisterhood of World Bloggers Award" via my blog. You do a great job and I enjoy following you!

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  22. Thank you Kathy for thinking of me. You are very sweet.B:)

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  23. I'm all about the duck fat. So your tortilla looks and sounds perfect to me :)

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  24. I should have added some sausage! I fried my potatoes and onions in duck fat, but it needed something else to be just right. I love those little dishes! So perfect.

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  25. I love the photo of beets in your header. Beets are one of my favorite vegetables.
    I’m glad I discovered your blog through FFwD. I stopped by today to award you the Stylish Blogger Award to let you know how much I enjoy it. Reading your blog brightens my day. Happy Cooking! Betsy

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  26. Long time no see! This sounds amazing--I love tortilla and duck sausage, but have never had them together. Mmmm.
    :)

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  27. You must be hungry twin. Either that or sick to death of this tortilla. Can you come out and play?

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  28. Is my first visit to your blog and i´m loving it. The tortillas look so tasty. In fact every single recipe i´ve seen so far look really mouth watering. Lovely!

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