Roasted Goose

⏳ Time

2 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

The main delicacy of Southern Russia, in Krasnodar Krai, goose becomes a rare treat before the holidays, just like in the Soviet era: everyone is eager to get one. It has a rich flavor and interesting texture, though it would be nice to have a bit more meat for its weight.

Ingredients

Goose fat - 1 piece
Thyme - 1 bunch
Rosemary - 1 bunch
Onion - 2 heads
Carrot - 1 piece
Garlic - 2 heads
Tomatoes - 1 piece
Bay leaf - 2 pieces
Celery salt - 2 stalks
Green peppercorns - 10 pieces
Champagne Vinegar - 3 fl oz
Parsley - 1 bunch
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Olive Oil - 3 fl oz
Lemon - 1 piece
Balsamic Vinegar - 0 fl oz
Apple - 3 pieces
Cranberry - 17.6 oz
Sugar - 17.6 oz
Cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
Ginger - 1.8 oz
Butter - 1.8 oz
Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

In a large pot, pour enough water to fully submerge the goose later. Place the pot on the heat, add salt, and boil a couple of onions, a carrot, two celery stalks, a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary, two bay leaves, a head of garlic, a tomato, half a bottle of white vinegar or white wine, a bunch of parsley stems, about ten coriander roots, a handful of peppercorns, and basically any other spices you have at home.

Step 2

Boil the broth for about twenty minutes, then add the goose, wait for the water to come to a boil again, and simmer on low heat for half an hour. Turn off the heat and let it sit in the water for another one to two hours.

Step 3

Then remove the goose, pat it dry with paper towels, and coat it with a mixture of olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, allspice, and lemon zest. Wrap the goose in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 4

Two hours before serving, preheat the oven to 392°F. Stuff the goose with a mixture of cranberries and apples sautéed in butter with added sugar, salt, and spices (such as cinnamon, ginger, etc.). Place the goose in the oven (after removing the film) for twenty minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 302°F and roast the goose for another hour.