Name: Christmas Goose with Root Veg, Sticky Pears & Bramble Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 whole goose, about 10 pounds; 4 tablespoons of olive oil; 2 onions, peeled and quartered; 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks; 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunks; 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks; 2 pears, peeled, cored, and quartered; 2 tablespoons of honey; 1 cup of bramble jam; 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Christmas Goose with Root Veg, Sticky Pears & Bramble Gravy

It’s always the season for merry making and nothing gets merrier than a full stomach. These Christmas recipes will do the trick for happy smiles and bellies. Nobody goes on diet and no tummy goes hungry during Christmas!

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole goose, about 10 pounds
4 tablespoons of olive oil
2 onions, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks
4 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunks
4 potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks
2 pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
2 tablespoons of honey
1 cup of bramble jam
2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove any excess fat from the goose and prick the skin all over with a fork. Rub the goose with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place the goose on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
In the meantime, prepare the root vegetables. Toss the onions, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, or until golden and tender.
In a separate pan, heat the honey over medium heat. Add the pears and cook for 5 minutes, or until caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the bramble jam and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Set aside.
Once the goose is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the roasted goose with the root vegetables, sticky pears, and bramble gravy.