Wild Goose Recipe

Name: Wild Goose
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 goose; 3 onions; 2 apples; 2 slices bacon; 1 carrot; 1 stalk celery; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs parsley; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 2 cans consomme; 1 cup red wine, dry; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; salt

Servings: persons

1 goose
3 onions
2 apples
2 slices bacon
1 carrot
1 stalk celery
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 cans consomme
1 cup red wine, dry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt

1
Soak plucked and cleaned goose overnight in well salted water.
2
Rinse and dry, then stuff with 2 onions and 2 apples, both quartered.
3
Place breast side up in open roaster pan and cover with 2 strips thick bacon.
4
Brown in 475 degree oven until bacon is crisp.
5
Take all fat from pan and discard.
6
Remove bacon.
7
Add to the pan 1 onion, quartered, 1 carrot, quartered, 1 cut up stalk of celery, 1 bay leaf, 2 or 3 sprigs of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 2 cans consomme with 2 cans water, and 1 cup of dry red wine.
8
Cover the pan and roast at 375 degrees for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, basting often.
9
Goose should be done so that meat will readily pull off carcass.
10
Remove goose from roaster and place on warm platter.
11
Remove and discard stuffing.
12
Strain the gravy and thicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water.
13
Correct seasoning if necessary.
14
Serve with wild rice.

168

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 goose, 3 onions, 2 apples, 2 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, Wild Goose falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Wild Goose

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