Goose

[noseyno]

I have bought a 4kg Goose ( because I have never had It before) And will be having it with turkey at Christmas, any tips (cooking stuffing etc etc )

[spudqueen]

I've had goose for the last 3 or 4 Christmas' and love it. This is what I do: (for a 10-12lb goose - sorry don't do metric!)
Take out all loose fat and giblets. Wash and dry well, prick goose all over. Rub with salt and pepper. Into the cavity put 1 onion, quartered and 1 lemon, quartered. Put into a pre-heated oven, gas mark 7 for 15 minutes then lower heat to gas mark 4 and cook for 3 1/2 hours. You do have to drain off the fat a few times. If the goose is browning too soon cover with a piece of foil.

[nickmo]

And keep the fat for roasting veggies. It should last for at least a couple of months.

[waimarie]

You beat me to it nickmo. The goose fat is wonderful for roasting and does freeze down well if it is taking up too much fridge space,

[Chappers]

ALL men love it when you stuff birds with sausage meat rather than regular stuffing! That's the best tip I could ever give to a group of lovely ladies like yourselves!

I hope I get sausage meat stuffing this xmas, better start dropping hints now.