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Best Chef Johns Roast Goose

Chef John's Roast Christmas Goose
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (10-12 pound) goose, thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large orange, quartered
  • 1 large lemon, quartered
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine (optional)

Instructions

  • Remove the goose from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels, inside and out. Use a sharp knife to score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt and black pepper. Generously season the goose inside and out with the salt and pepper mixture.
  • Stuff the cavity of the goose with the quartered orange, lemon, rosemary, thyme, onion, and smashed garlic.
  • Place the goose on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth and white wine (if using) into the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast the goose in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting for approximately 3-4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C). Baste the goose with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
  • About halfway through the roasting process, carefully remove excess fat with a turkey baster or spoon and reserve it for other uses.
  • Once the goose is cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
  • While the goose is resting, strain the pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan. Skim off any excess fat. Bring the pan juices to a simmer over medium heat and thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  • Carve the goose and serve with the gravy, roasted vegetables, and your favorite holiday sides. Enjoy!

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