How to Make Roasted Wild Goose or Duck - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted wild goose or duck is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a perfect way to showcase the rich, gamey flavor of these birds, and it's a great choice for a special occasion or holiday meal. Whether you've recently gone hunting or are simply looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, roasting a wild goose or duck is sure to impress your family and friends.

One of the best things about roasting wild goose or duck is that it's relatively simple to do. With ju...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole goose, skinned
  • 2 sticks cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 large orange with peel, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large apple - peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 bay leaf, broken into pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • kitchen twine
  • 2 sheets aluminum foil
  • 1 pound bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Rinse and pat goose dry. Place cold butter in a large bowl and add cranberries, raisins, orange, onion, apple, sage, tarragon, basil, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands until you have a large ball of butter and fruit.
  • Stuff the ball of butter into the body cavity of the goose. Close cavity and tie drumsticks together with kitchen twine. Sew cavity shut to protect flavor and moisture, if desired.
  • Place 2 large layers of foil on a work surface. Make a bed of bacon slices in the center of the foil by placing 4 or 5 slices side by side. Lay goose on top, breast-side up. Cover breast and legs with remaining bacon. Bring foil up and fold, sealing in the bird, leaving small space around the bird for air circulation. Place foil-covered bird into a roasting pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the largest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven, leave the bird breast-side down, and let rest for 15 minutes. Turn the bird breast-side up and let rest for 10 minutes. Open foil pouch very carefully, as there will be a lot of steam. Remove and discard all stuffing and transfer bird to a serving platter. Slice, carve, and serve, or serve whole and carve at the table.
  • Nutrition

    871 cal.

    • Total Fat: 66g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 235mg
    • Sodium: 623mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 54g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 862mg