This recipe is not for a grocery store goose or duck. Cooking a wild-caught goose or duck is quite different from a farm-raised store bird. My son-in-law asked me to cook the goose he got during hunting season. It is a great way to reward the hunter with a delightful dinner. My son-in-law said it was the best goose he had ever eaten and he comes from a family that eats mostly wild game from hunting and fishing trips.
Provided by Kitten
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 4h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Rinse and pat goose dry. Place cold butter in a large bowl and add cranberries, raisins, orange, onion, apple, sage, tarragon, basil, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands until you have a large ball of butter and fruit.
- Stuff the ball of butter into the body cavity of the goose. Close cavity and tie drumsticks together with kitchen twine. Sew cavity shut to protect flavor and moisture, if desired.
- Place 2 large layers of foil on a work surface. Make a bed of bacon slices in the center of the foil by placing 4 or 5 slices side by side. Lay goose on top, breast-side up. Cover breast and legs with remaining bacon. Bring foil up and fold, sealing in the bird, leaving small space around the bird for air circulation. Place foil-covered bird into a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the largest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- Remove from the oven, leave the bird breast-side down, and let rest for 15 minutes. Turn the bird breast-side up and let rest for 10 minutes. Open foil pouch very carefully, as there will be a lot of steam. Remove and discard all stuffing and transfer bird to a serving platter. Slice, carve, and serve, or serve whole and carve at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 871 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 235.2 mg, Fat 65.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 53.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 623.3 mg, Sugar 10 g
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Thomas O carroll
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The goose is cooked to perfection and the flavor is out of this world.
Roshan 544
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The goose is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
ed finnegan
[email protected]This was my first time making goose and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the goose was delicious.
Rascina Half
[email protected]I love this recipe! The goose is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Prophet birahanu Markos
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The goose is cooked to perfection and the flavor is out of this world.
Anderosn Chris
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The goose is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
Latrice Baker
[email protected]This was my first time making goose and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the goose was delicious.
Raymond Asare
[email protected]I love this recipe! The goose is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it.
Liz Mukalazi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The goose was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Nathan Ruden
[email protected]The goose was delicious! The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely make this again.
Dr Zaeem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the goose turned out perfectly. The meat was cooked evenly and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Dennis Batts
[email protected]This was my first time roasting a goose and it turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Lailaluvsstitch123 Ford
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The goose is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is out of this world. I love serving it with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Malehu Lethabo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the goose turned out amazing! The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.
Salsabil Limam
[email protected]Roasted goose is a fantastic dish for a special occasion. The meat is rich and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!