Roast Wild Goose Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 wild goose, cleaned and dressed | ||
| Vinegar | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 1/2 cups dry white table wine | ||
| Juice of 2 lemons | ||
| Juice of 1 orange | ||
| Onion | 1 Small, sliced | |
| Nutmeg | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Bay leaf | 1 Small | |
| Few celery leaves | ||
| Few sprigs of parsley | ||
| Apples | 3 , peeled | |
| Celery stalks | 3 | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Place goose in marinade made by combining vinegar, wine, lemon juice, orange juice, onion, nutmeg, bay leaf, celery leaves, and parsley.
Let stand 3 to 4 hours, turning and basting frequently.
Remove goose from marinade and rub cavity with salt and pepper.
Place peeled apples and celery stalks inside.
Truss goose and place breast side up in a roasting pan.
Sear for 20 minutes in a very hot oven (450°), then turn goose breast side down, cover pan, lower heat to moderate (350°), and continue roasting for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.
Baste occasionally with the marinade and pan drippings.
Let stand 3 to 4 hours, turning and basting frequently.
Remove goose from marinade and rub cavity with salt and pepper.
Place peeled apples and celery stalks inside.
Truss goose and place breast side up in a roasting pan.
Sear for 20 minutes in a very hot oven (450°), then turn goose breast side down, cover pan, lower heat to moderate (350°), and continue roasting for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.
Baste occasionally with the marinade and pan drippings.
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