Name: Classic Roast Goose with Cider Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 whole goose, about 10 pounds; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 onion, quartered; 2 apples, quartered; 4 sprigs of thyme; 2 cups apple cider; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons butter

How To Make Classic Roast Goose with Cider Gravy

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours and 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole goose, about 10 pounds
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 onion, quartered
2 apples, quartered
4 sprigs of thyme
2 cups apple cider
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Season the goose generously with salt and pepper, inside and out.
Place the onion, apples, and thyme inside the cavity of the goose.
Place the goose on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
While the goose is roasting, combine apple cider and broth in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux.
Slowly pour the hot cider mixture into the roux, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
Keep the cider gravy warm over low heat until ready to serve.
Once the goose is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 20 minutes before carving.
Serve the roast goose with the cider gravy on the side.