Roasted Goose: Discover the Perfect Cooking Secrets!
A guide to preparing a perfectly roasted goose with essential cooking secrets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole goose (about 10-12 pounds)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 apples, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme and rosemary)
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Clean the goose and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Season the inside and outside of the goose with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with quartered apples, onion, and fresh herbs.
- Place the goose on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the goose for about 2 to 2.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the goose rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, score the skin of the goose before roasting.
- Save the drippings for making gravy.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the goose.