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Ingredients (Serves 6) |
1 12-14 lb. goose,
excess fat removed |
Grated zest and juice of
1 orange, divided |
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1 ½ tsp. salt, divided |
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¾ tsp. pepper, divided |
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¼ lb. baked ham, diced |
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4 ribs celery, chopped |
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2 carrots, chopped |
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1 medium onion, chopped |
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6 cups cooked wild rice |
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1 lb. chestnuts, roasted, peeled
and halved |
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¾ cup chopped fresh parsley |
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2 tsp. dried thyme |
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
On rack in roasting pan sprinkle goose with zest, 1 tsp salt and ½
tsp pepper.
In large skillet over medium heat brown ham. Add celery, carrots, and
onion; cook until softened. Remove from heat; add rice, chestnuts,
parsley, thyme, orange juice and remaining salt and pepper.
Fill goose with 3 cups stuffing; place remaining stuffing in 2-qt.
covered baking dish.
Roast goose, removing fat from pan frequently, until thermometer
inserted into thigh reads 180 degrees F, about 3 hours.
Meanwhile, heat remaining stuffing in oven until hot, 35-40 minutes. |