Alsatian Goose With Pears

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Alsatian Goose With Pears makes for a perfect Thanksgiving meal with its delicious taste and aroma
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

4 hr

Ready In

4h 40min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

12 lbs goose ( fresh or thawed )
salt
pepper
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1 orange , sliced
1 stalk celery , chopped
1 carrot , chopped
1 small onion , chopped
8 bosc pears , peeled , each cut into quarters
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups pear liqueur
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
555
Sugar
26g
Fat
30g
Alsatian Goose With Pears is a traditional French recipe often served to celebrate special occasions. The dish combines juicy goose meat with succulent Bosc pears for a unique and flavorful culinary experience. This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners as it is both hearty and delicious. Goose meat is often more flavorful than chicken or turkey, but also lower in calories compared to beef or pork. The sweetness of the bosc pears pairs well with the savory meat and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Overall, this recipe requires some preparation, but the end result is definitely worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2.Remove neck, giblets, and excess fat from inside the goose.
3.Season the inside and outside of the goose with salt, pepper, and ginger.
4.Stuff the cavity with garlic, orange slices, celery, carrot, onion, and 4 quartered pears.
5.Truss the goose with kitchen twine.
6.Place the goose breast side up in a roasting pan.
7.Mix lemon juice and sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved to create baste.
8.Roast the goose for 30 minutes at 450 degrees F.
9.Drain off excess fat, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and continue roasting, basting frequently with the lemon juice mixture, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F.
10.Remove the goose from the oven, cover it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 30 minutes. Reserve the drippings from the roasting pan.
11.While goose is resting, prepare the sauce. Pour pear liqueur into the roasting pan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
12.Add chicken stock and whisk to combine.
13.Mix flour and 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl to create a flour and water slurry.
14.Whisk the flour slurry into the sauce and simmer until thickened and reduced.
15.Strain sauce through a fine mesh sieve.

PROS

Alsatian Goose With Pears is juicy, tender, and flavorful dish with a unique taste.

It is perfect for special occasions, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

The dish pairs beautifully with a red wine, adding to the overall flavor of the meal.

CONS

The recipe is quite complex requiring ample time and preparation.

Goose has a higher fat content and calorie count compared to chicken so this dish should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Goose meat is high in protein, essential vitamins like vitamin B12 and minerals like zinc.
It is also known to be rich in unsaturated fats and contains lower levels of saturated fats compared to other meats.
Bosc pears provide additional nutritional benefits, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and K.

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