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Ingredients (Serves 10) |
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1 fresh goose (about
14 lbs.)
giblets removed |
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1 lemon, quartered |
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4 garlic cloves, unpeeled |
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1 tsp. each salt and pepper |
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11 oz. mixed dried fruit |
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2 cups chicken broth |
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¼ cup brandy |
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place goose on rack in roasting pan.With
fork, prick goose skin, taking care not to pierce meat; stuff cavity
with lemon and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; tie legs with
kitchen twine. Roast 2 ½ hours or until thermometer inserted in thickest
part of thigh registers 170 degrees F. Cover with foil if browning too
quickly; periodically skim fat from pan.
Transfer goose to serving platter; cover with foil and let stand at
least 15 minutes before carving.
Meanwhile, pour pan drippings into measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes
or until fat separates. Return 2 Tbs. fat to roasting pan; skim and
discard remaining fat. Place pan over two burners set at medium heat.
Stir in pan drippings and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil,
scraping up any browned bits. Boil 10 minutes or until slightly
thickened. Serve with goose.
Work time: 20 min. Total time: 3 hrs. 15 min. |