Steeped in tradition and rich with flavor, a holiday goose is an impressive centerpiece to your <a href="https://promo-gift.store/collection/christmas-dinner-ideas/%22Christmas dinner. The delicious aroma and tangy orange sauce make this a bird even Scrooge would love. —Terri Draper, Columbus, Montana
Ingredients
- 1 domestic goose (10 to 12 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 small navel oranges, divided
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
- Sprinkle goose with salt, sage and pepper; prick skin well with a fork. Cut three oranges into quarters; place in goose cavity. Tuck wings under goose; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. (Cover loosely with foil if goose browns too quickly.) If necessary, drain fat from pan as it accumulates.
- Cut peel from remaining oranges into long thin strips; cut oranges into sections, discarding membranes. Set aside.
- Place goose on a serving platter; cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir corn syrup and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange sections and peel; heat through.
- Brush glaze over goose. Spoon orange sections and peel around goose.
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