Maple-Glazed Roast Goose

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 whole Canadian goose, cleaned and giblets removed
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce, cup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, tablespoons
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, teaspoon
• Salt and pepper to taste

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. 2.In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. 3.Place the goose on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. Use a sharp knife to score the skin in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
4. 4.Brush the maple glaze all over the goose, making sure to get into the scored skin.
5. 5.Roast the goose in the preheated oven for about 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the goose with the glaze every 30 minutes.
6. 6.Remove the goose from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
7. 7.Serve the maple-glazed roast goose with your favorite sides and enjoy!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to score the skin of the goose to allow the fat to render and the glaze to penetrate.
• chevron_rightIf the skin starts to brown too quickly, tent the goose with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
• chevron_rightSave the rendered goose fat for future cooking. It's a delicious and flavorful cooking fat!