How to Make Goose and Kraut - A Step-by-Step Guide

Goose and Kraut is a traditional German dish that is perfect for a cozy winter meal. The combination of tender goose meat and tangy sauerkraut creates a deliciously savory and comforting flavor profile that will warm you from the inside out. This dish is often enjoyed during the holiday season, but it can be enjoyed year-round as well.

Preparing Goose and Kraut takes a bit of time and effort, but the end result is well worth it. The goose is first seared to lock in its natural juices,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 pound) whole, skinned goose
  • 2 cups shredded potatoes
  • 2 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut with liquid
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Clean goose under cold running water, paying special attention to the cavity. Poke holes all over the goose using a paring knife. This allows some of the fat to escape while cooking. Place breast-side up onto a broiler pan or roasting rack, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until very tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Combine the shredded potatoes, sauerkraut, applesauce, and brown sugar in a slow-cooker. Remove as much meat from the goose as you can, leaving meat in large pieces. Add them to the mixture in the slow cooker. Place the lid on the cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    1762 cal.

    • Total Fat: 151g
    • Saturated Fat: 44g
    • Cholesterol: 358mg
    • Sodium: 1516mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 73g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 14mg
    • Potassium: 1859mg