This delicious recipe belongs to Swedish traditional cuisine.In Sweden,St.Martin's Day is celebrated on the 11th of November.Traditionally this day marks the end of autumn's work and the beginning of winter activities.Roast goose with apples is the dish of the day,and there are celebratory goose banquets in both homes and restaurants all over the land.

Roast goose with apples traditionally serves with Red Cabbage and Potato Pancakes,which are marry beautifully with this delicious dish.How to cook a goose?
Roasted Goose with Apples
To cook this delicious meal you'll need:

1.2 Cups pitted prunes,halved

2.2 Large apples(cored and chopped)

3.2 Cup red onion(chopped)

4.Finely grated zest of one orange

5.2 Tablespoons orange juice(freshly squeezed)

6. 1 Goose

7.Salt and ground black pepper to taste

8.8 Slices bacon

9.1 Cup defatted chicken broth

10.1/2 Cup tawny port

11. 1 Tablespoon red currant jelly

12.1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

For the stuffing,toss the prunes,apples,onions and orange zest and juice together in a bowl.Set aside.Preheat the oven to 325F(163C).Rinse the goose well and pat dry.Prick the skin all over with tines of fork.Rub inside and out, using orange juice,then sprinkle inside and outside with salt and ground black pepper.

Fill the cavities with the stuffing and close the cavities with poultry lacers.Put the goose,breast side up,on a rack in large roasting pan.Lay the bacon slices across the breast and then roast the goose for 1 1/2 hours,removing any fat in the pan every 30 min.

Remove the bacon and roast the goose about 3 hours,removing the excess fat occasionally.Transfer the goose to a platter,cover loosely,using aluminium foil,and let rest for 20-25 min.Pour off any remaining fat in the roasting pan.Add the chicken broth and port to the pan and bring to the boil,scraping any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.

Simmer over low heat for 5 min.Add the red currant jelly and simmer again for 2 min,stirring.Set aside.Your roasted goose with apples is ready.Before serving,warm the gravy over low heat.Add the butter and whisk until it is just mixed in.Bon appetite!



 

 

 
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