Goose for the New Year

[RichardF]

The out-laws are hitting town for the holidays and my farter-in-law says he'd like goose. People pleaser that I am, if it's goose he wants, it's goose he's gonna get. I've smoked plenty of turkeys, a bunch of ducks, but never a goose. Anybody have any suggestions, words of encouragement, offers to take the relatives for the holidays?

Thanks

 

[qman]

The out-laws are hitting town for the holidays and my farter-in-law says he'd like goose. People pleaser that I am, if it's goose he wants, it's goose he's gonna get. I've smoked plenty of turkeys, a bunch of ducks, but never a goose. Anybody have any suggestions, words of encouragement, offers to take the relatives for the holidays?

Thanks

Come on down to Orlando with them and we will cook their goose:roll:
Seriously, Goose on the smoker is wonderful. Expensive, but wonderful.
One thing to know, a goose--pound for pound-serves less than half what a small turkey does. If you can get enough meat off a 10 pound goose for 4 or 5 folk, you are lucky. Also lots of fat, not as much as a duck, but lots to deal with.
I always use a seperate drip pan, put some water in it, and catch the fat.
Otherwise, proceed just like you would with a turkey. Brining and injecting are options. I usually cover the bird with cheesecloth dampened with apple juice, then remove the last hour or so, and crank up the temp to crispen the skin.

 

[Elkhound]

I agree with Qman. Goose is good but very costly unless you go shoot one yourself. Be prepared to spend $35+ for an average sized one.

 

[Mark]

For some reason the geese in my lakes and many others around here don't migrate. All you need to get one is a fishing line with a piece of bread hooked to it. You may also need a good defense lawyer if you get caught.

 

[qman]

For some reason the geese in my lakes and many others around here don't migrate. All you need to get one is a fishing line with a piece of bread hooked to it. You may also need a good defense lawyer if you get caught.

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