Goose is a traditional holiday meal in
many European countries. This recipe uses maple syrup to glaze
the bird with a sweet, caramel-like flavor. Try it this year
instead of your usual turkey or roast.
Christmas
Goose
- 1 (12-pound) goose
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
8 cups stuffing mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Line a roasting pan with
aluminum foil. Place goose in pan.
- In a bowl, combine lemon
juice and maple syrup; mix well. Brush goose cavity with half
the maple syrup mixture. Spoon stuffing loosely inside goose
and tie closed. Brush goose with remaining maple syrup mixture
then cover and seal with aluminum foil.
- Bake goose for 3 hours.
Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes more, or until the internal
temperature registers 190°F on a meat thermometer. Let stand
for 20 minutes before carving.
Makes 8 servings.
