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Roast Goose with Apples

Cultural Context

Roast Goose with Apples is a traditional German dish often served during festive occasions, particularly around Christmas. The combination of savory roasted goose and sweet apples reflects the balance of flavors cherished in German cuisine. This dish has become a symbol of celebration and family gatherings, with variations found across Europe, showcasing local ingredients and cooking styles.

GermanDEmain
150 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 Gans 4-5 kg
Salz
Pfeffer
3 Zwiebeln
3 Äpfel
5 Stiele Beifuß
Etwas Majoran
1 Esslöffel Zuckerrübensirup
1 Esslöffel Sojasoße
2 Gläser Gänsefond
Küchengarn
Spieße
Innereien von der Gans
Etwas Schmalz oder fett zum anbraten
1 Stück Knollensellerie
1 Karotte
1 Esslöffel Tomatenmark
300ml Glühwein rot
Oder Rotwein
Rote und schwarze Pfefferkörner
8 Wacholderbeeren
Thymian
Majoran
Evtl Speisestärke

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor with similar sweetness.

goose

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: duck

Chicken is leaner and more affordable, while duck offers similar richness.

1

Prepare the goose by seasoning it with salt and pepper.

2

Stuff the goose with chopped onions, apples, and herbs (beifuß and majoran).

3

Drizzle with sugar beet syrup and soy sauce.

4

Secure the stuffing with kitchen twine and skewers.

5

Place the goose in a roasting pan and add the goose stock.

6

Roast the goose in the oven until cooked through and skin is crispy.

7

For the sauce, use the goose innards and sauté in some fat.

8

Add chopped celeriac and carrot, and season with salt and pepper.

9

Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with red wine or mulled wine.

10

Add peppercorns, juniper berries, thyme, and majoran.

11

Thicken the sauce with cornstarch if desired.

Cooking Techniques

roasting

Equipment Needed

roasting pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Gans mit ÄpfelnGansbraten
Local Name: Bratgans mit Äpfeln

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