Are You Game - Ep 1 - Smoked Goose Breasts

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Prepare the brine by combining 1 quart of apple cider, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, broken bay leaves, and smashed garlic in a glass bowl.

Stir the brine until the salt dissolves.

Submerge the Canada goose breasts in the brine, ensuring they are barely covered.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Remove the goose breasts from the brine and pat them dry after rinsing.

Preheat the electric smoker to 205°F (96°C).

Smoke the goose breasts for about 5.5 hours, aiming for an internal temperature of 135-138°F (57-59°C).

Once smoked, let the goose breasts cool before slicing them on a cutting board.

Slice the goose breasts thinly on an angle and serve with dipping sauces.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens