Roast Heirloom Goose with Balsamic Vinegar

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Roast Heirloom Goose with Balsamic Vinegar
45 min.
8
205kcal

Suggestions


Discover the culinary delight that is Roast Heirloom Goose with Balsamic Vinegar—a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience while also making a statement about sustainability and health. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, this recipe offers a unique twist on traditional meat dishes, appealing to both seasoned chefs and adventurous home cooks alike.

At the heart of this dish is the heirloom goose, a heritage bird raised for its superior taste and texture. When roasted, the goose reveals succulent meat that pairs perfectly with the tangy depth of aged balsamic vinegar. This recipe not only captivates the palate but also aligns with a healthier lifestyle, boasting a remarkable health score of 100. It's an excellent choice for special occasions, family gatherings, or simply a desire to indulge in something extraordinary.

Combining fresh herbs, garlic, and citrus, this dish is an aromatic masterpiece that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering scents as it roasts to perfection. Plus, with careful preparation and a loving touch, it's a rewarding cooking experience that showcases your culinary skills. Whether served alongside your favorite side dishes or simply enjoyed on its own with a delightful sauce, this Roast Heirloom Goose will surely impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

Join the ranks of cooking enthusiasts who have discovered the joy of roasting heirloom birds and savor the unique flavors that come from this timeless dish. Your adventure in gourmet cooking awaits!

Ingredients

  • heads cloves unpeeled cut in half horizontally to expose cloves
  • 16 pound heirloom tomatoes dry rinsed
  • servings aged balsamic vinegar 
  •  optional: lemon with fork
  • medium onion unpeeled quartered
  • 12 large sage fresh
  • bunch thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers
  • baster

Directions

  1. Using small sharp knife, make small slits in skin all over breasts, sides, legs, and thighs of each goose to allow fat to be released during roasting (do not pierce flesh). Pull out remaining pin feathers with pliers.
  2. Place geese, side by side, on large rack set in large roasting pan.
  3. Place wing tips and necks in pan. Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 day and up to 2 days for skin to dry.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  5. Sprinkle main cavity of each goose with salt and pepper.
  6. Place half of herb sprigs, lemons, garlic, and onions into each. Using small metal pins, skewer cavities closed.
  7. Place each goose, breast side down, on rack. Pierce skin on back all over with small sharp knife (do not pierce flesh).
  8. Roast geese 1 1/2 hours. Using large spoon or bulb baster, transfer fat collected in bottom of roasting pan to bowl; leave juices in pan. Turn geese breast side up. Continue to roast geese until legs move easily, skin around thighs and breasts is puffed, and thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F to 180°F, about 2 hours longer.
  9. Transfer to platter; tent loosely with foil.
  10. Let rest 30 to 45 minutes. If desired, reserve roasting pan with juices to make pan sauce.
  11. Carve geese and serve with aged balsamic vinegar or Balsamic Pan Sauce.
  12. For the best texture and flavor, choose heirloom geese, which can be ordered from Heritage Foods USA (212-980-6603; heritagefoodsusa.com).

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein15.13%
Fat7.74%
Carbs77.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.19
Glycemic Load
12.12
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.178695357364%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
11.53mg
Hesperetin
15.07mg
Naringenin
6.47mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
1.26mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
1.01mg
Myricetin
1.46mg
Quercetin
11.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:205.31kcal
10.27%
Fat:2.05g
3.15%
Saturated Fat:0.3g
1.88%
Carbohydrates:45.91g
15.3%
Net Carbohydrates:32.89g
11.96%
Sugar:28.77g
31.97%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:51.96mg
2.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9g
18.01%
Vitamin C:155.74mg
188.78%
Vitamin A:7593.43IU
151.87%
Vitamin K:72.13µg
68.7%
Potassium:2288.47mg
65.38%
Manganese:1.27mg
63.59%
Fiber:13.02g
52.1%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
40.23%
Copper:0.76mg
37.91%
Folate:147.53µg
36.88%
Vitamin E:5.01mg
33.38%
Magnesium:110.33mg
27.58%
Vitamin B3:5.49mg
27.44%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.71%
Phosphorus:238.19mg
23.82%
Iron:3.07mg
17.06%
Calcium:119.41mg
11.94%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.39%
Zinc:1.65mg
11%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.47%
Source:Epicurious