Stove Top Smoker Maple Smoked Goose

1. 1

   Clean and rinse goose, pat dry.

2. 2

   Rub inside and out with salt and pepper, and stuff loosely with the chopped apple, orange and onion.

3. 3

   Place into smoker and form an aluminum foil tent over the goose.

4. 4

   Using maple wood chips, cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Remove foil and carefully prick the skin to allow the fats to run, without piercing the meat.

6. 6

   Brush with maple syrup and place into a preheated 375 degrees oven and bake, brushing twice more, and sprinkling with the cracked pepper.

7. 7

   For a 7-9 pound bird, your oven cooking time will be approximately 2 hours (internal temperature of 190 degrees F.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.