Michaelmas Goose Recipe

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Michaelmas Goose
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Directions:

  1. Cook the goose liver, neck, gizzard and heart in salted water, simmering for 20 minutes.
  2. Strain and reserve stock.
  3. Chop the liver for stuffing and set aside.
  4. Discard the neck, gizzard and heart.
  5. Peel and boil the potatoes until fork tender.
  6. Cool and cut into chunks.
  7. Blanch the salt pork in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and dice fine.
  8. Mix all the stuffing ingredients together and season very highly.
  9. Put the stuffing into the breast cavity of the bird and secure the vent.
  10. Place the bird in a roasting pan with a scant cup of the giblet stock.
  11. Cover the bird with foil and roast in a hot oven preheated to 400 F for 30 minutes.
  12. Lower heat to 350 F and cook for 20 minutes/lb.
  13. (aprox 3 hours).
  14. Baste at least twice during the cooking and add another scant cup of stock if the pan is running dry.
  15. Remove the foil and roast an additional 15 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up.
  16. In the 18th and 19th centuries onion sauce was always served with the goose.
  17. To make the sauce: Cook the onions in the milk and water with the slice of turnip until soft.
  18. Mash onion and mix with butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  19. Beat until smooth and add a little cream to finish.
  20. Puddle sauce on plate or serve in small side dish.
  21. To make the applesauce:.
  22. Cook the apples in water until tender.
  23. Sieve or mash them and add butter, sugar and a pinch each of nutmeg and salt.
  24. Serve hot.
  25. (May be made ahead and reheated) Served on the side with the goose.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5322.85 Kcal (22286 kJ)
Calories from fat 5226.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 580.76g 893%
Cholesterol 587.78mg 196%
Sodium 50.18mg 2%
Potassium 342.25mg 7%
Total Carbs 21.12g 7%
Sugars 8.11g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 14%
Protein 3.73g 7%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 56.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 683.32 Kcal (2861 kJ)
Calories from fat 671 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.56g 893%
Cholesterol 75.46mg 196%
Sodium 6.44mg 2%
Potassium 43.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.71g 7%
Sugars 1.04g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 14%
Protein 0.48g 7%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 21%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 7.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 154.2
    Points
  • 152
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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