Description
A festive dish perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole goose (10–12 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 apple, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary
- 1 cup of orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Clean the goose and remove any excess fat.
- Season the inside and outside of the goose with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with apple, onion, thyme, and rosemary.
- Place the goose on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Add water to the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the goose for about 2-2.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- In the last 30 minutes, pour orange juice over the goose.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the goose rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Serve with traditional sides like roasted vegetables and gravy.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the goose.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas goose, holiday meal, roasted goose