The Lincoln Log
Smoked duck roulade with cherry compote & micro herbs
Rustic elegance befitting Honest Abe
The Story
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, rose from a humble log cabin in Kentucky to lead the nation through its greatest crisis. Known for his simple tastes — he loved apples, gingerbread, and hearty frontier fare — Lincoln's character was defined by an unshakable moral compass and dry wit. This duck roulade, shaped like the logs of his childhood home and finished with a rich cherry compote, bridges his rustic origins with the elegance of his enduring legacy.
Ingredients
- 1 smoked duck breast
- 4 oz dried cherries
- 2 tbsp port wine
- 1 tbsp honey
- Micro greens
- Flaky salt
Preparation
- 1.Simmer cherries with port and honey until thick.
- 2.Slice duck breast into thin rounds.
- 3.Roll each slice into a tight log shape.
- 4.Top with cherry compote and micro greens.
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