Wild Goose Pastrami - Long Island Waterfowl Hunting Catch and Cook

wild goose

🥗Healthier: duck

💰Cheaper: chicken

Duck provides a similar flavor profile, while chicken is more accessible.

cure salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can be a healthier option, while table salt is often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor, suitable for those sensitive to heat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while white sugar is often less costly.

Breast the geese and clean the meat, removing any residual feathers.

Brine the breasts for about 3 days using 50 grams of kosher salt, 6.25 grams of Morton's instacure, 6 teaspoons of thyme, 2 packed cups of brown sugar, 8 tablespoons of garlic, 1 tablespoon of ground juniper berry, and 5 tablespoons of black pepper.

Vacuum seal the brined breasts in bags and place them in the refrigerator for 3 days.

After brining, rinse the breasts and let them sit for 24 hours.

Rub the breasts with additional spices before smoking them.

Smoke the breasts for 1 to 3 hours.

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