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Chef John's Roast Christmas Goose

I used half the wings to make a basic reduction sauce and the subtle smokiness worked wonderfully with the red wine, balsamic vinegar, and blackberry notes. The sauce is certainly optional, as this could be served plain with just some cranberry sauce on the side. I hope you're able to give this very easy-to-prepare, gorgeous roast goose a try.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole smoked goose

  • 3 cups water

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 1 whole star anise

  • ¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ cup blackberry jam

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Remove top wing flat section from each wing. Place goose, breast-side up, in a baking dish or roasting pan.

  3. Combine wing sections, water, wine, and star anise in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until meat falls off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove bones and star anise; discard.

  4. Roast goose in the preheated oven until completely heated through, about 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 150 degrees F (66 degrees C).

  5. Stir balsamic vinegar, blackberry jam, and black pepper into red wine mixture; bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer until reduced by three quarters, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in cold butter until completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Brush melted goose fat from bottom of pan onto the goose breast. Drizzle with sauce and serve.

    a roast goose in a baking dish just out of the oven
    Chef John

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1108 Calories
78g Fat
9g Carbs
86g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 1108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78g 99%
Saturated Fat 25g 126%
Cholesterol 317mg 106%
Sodium 264mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 86g 171%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 10mg 54%
Potassium 1149mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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