LAMB'S-NECK RILLETTES

Lamb's-Neck Rillettes image

Provided by Daniel Patterson

Time 7h40m

Yield Serves 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 pounds lamb's neck, bone in Salt
1 onion, sliced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1/2 bunch thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
4 cups olive oil (approximately)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

A day ahead of time, season the lamb's neck with salt. Cover and refrigerate. The next day, preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Put the lamb's neck and the vegetables, herbs and spices in a pot just deep enough to contain them, and cover it all with olive oil. Cover and cook in the oven until very tender, about 7 hours.
Let the lamb cool in the pot until just warm, then pull the meat and fat from the bones and put it in a mixing bowl, discarding any gristly pieces. Shred the meat by hand and add 1/2 cup of the cooking oil. Finely chop half of the cooked vegetables and add to the bowl. Work the mixture until the fat is incorporated. (It should be very moist.) Add more oil as desired and season with salt and pepper. Line a terrine mold or bowl with plastic wrap, pack the lamb into it and cover. Refrigerate for at least one day, preferably three, to allow the flavors to develop.
Remove the rillettes from the refrigerator about an hour before you plan to eat them. Unmold and slice before serving with a salad or some crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 555, UnsaturatedFat 52 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 179 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram