We always have wild goose as part of our Thanksgiving feast in addition to the traditional turkey. I thawed a Speckle Belly (sometimes called a White-Fronted Goose) today. This recipe appeared on my old blog a long time ago. Figured it would be an appropriate time to post it again here.
Holiday Goose
Take a fresh goose and place breast side up in a steamer basket in a dutch oven. Cover and steam on the stove for about an hour to remove the fat. (keep an eye on the water level so the pan doesn't cook dry) Remove goose and steamer basket and pour off greasy water. Return goose to the dutch oven, breast side down, and stuff cavity with wedges of apple, onion and sliced celery stalks. Pour 2 cans of beef broth over goose, season as desired, then cover and bake 3-5 hours at 275 degrees or until done.
This dish is good to prepare a day early. Remove the meat from the bone when done then pour some of the baking juices over it to keep it moist. Refrigerate, then microwave before serving the next day.
Holiday Goose
Take a fresh goose and place breast side up in a steamer basket in a dutch oven. Cover and steam on the stove for about an hour to remove the fat. (keep an eye on the water level so the pan doesn't cook dry) Remove goose and steamer basket and pour off greasy water. Return goose to the dutch oven, breast side down, and stuff cavity with wedges of apple, onion and sliced celery stalks. Pour 2 cans of beef broth over goose, season as desired, then cover and bake 3-5 hours at 275 degrees or until done.
This dish is good to prepare a day early. Remove the meat from the bone when done then pour some of the baking juices over it to keep it moist. Refrigerate, then microwave before serving the next day.
6 comments:
The way you prepare it sounds fascinating, BUT... I'm not much for goose. Give me the T bird instead.
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I'm a T-birder, myself. However, the holiday goose always reminds me of A Christmas Carol or something. :)
I'm sure Hubby would love this one. As a matter of interest Kelly what would people serve to non meat eaters?
The recipe sounds great. I used to cook duck and wild rice for my duck hunter son-in-law, but for some reason stopped making it.
Have a great Thanksgiving! Love & blessings!
For the record, I'll be sticking with the turkey myself. I'm not much for wild game. And.... since this is my first year in the past eight to be eating meat again, I'm looking forward to it!!
Petty, I've always just eaten side dishes. Believe me, it's not like there was any shortage of non-meat items!
Marion, sounds like you need to remind your SIL that he should bring you some ducks!
What's good for the goose . . . . (sorry, just couldn't resist taht one).
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