Christmas goose with apples
Description
Goose meat is quite tough, so to achieve a perfect dish for a festive table, you need to know how to cook it properly. For those trying it for the first time, the goose often turns out dry and tough, which is why many give up on it before even really starting.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I separate all the garlic into cloves and peel them.
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Step 2
2. I mince a whole head of garlic using a press or fine grater.
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Step 3
3. To the garlic, I add dried rosemary, thyme, ground black pepper, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt.
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Step 4
4. Pour sunflower oil into the bowl with the garlic and herbs.
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Step 5
5. Wash the orange and cut it in half, then squeeze the juice from both halves.
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Step 6
6. I thoroughly mix the marinade for the goose.
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Step 7
7. I thoroughly wash the goose and pluck it, then prick its entire surface with a wooden stick so that the marinade can well penetrate the bird.
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Step 8
8. I dry the goose thoroughly, then pour the marinade over it, rub the marinade all over the goose, place the bird in a plastic bag, tie it tightly, and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 9
9. I wash the apples and cut them in half, remove the seeds, slice into small pieces, and sprinkle the apples with lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
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Step 10
10. I take the goose out of the refrigerator and stuff it with the apple filling. I gently pat the skin dry with a paper towel so the garlic doesn't burn during baking.
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Step 11
11. Tightly sew the lower part of the goose with natural thread, also sew on the wings or secure them with toothpicks.
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Step 12
12. Place the foil on the baking sheet first, then put the goose on it.
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Step 13
13. Tightly wrap the bird on all sides with several layers of foil. Bake immediately in a preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 170 degrees and cook for another 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 14
14. I strain the marinade from the goose into a bowl, add 2 teaspoons of honey, and mix thoroughly.
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Step 15
15. Remove the cooked goose, drain off some of the fat, brush the bird with the honey marinade prepared earlier, and return it to the oven for another 40 minutes, basting periodically with the marinade.
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Step 16
16. The goose turns out very tasty, with a caramelized crust.