Roast Canada Goose With Mushroom-Port Gravy
From October 2006 Cooking Light Magazine. Dark, flavorful goose is a popular dish around the holidays, especially in Europe. Goose sizes vary widely, so adjust the cooking time accordingly (plan on cooking 12 minutes per pound or until a thermometer registers 165°).
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 3⁄4
- 1⁄2
- 1
- 1
- 2(3 inch) fresh parsley sprigs
- 1⁄4
- 1(8 ounce) package wild mushrooms, sliced
- 1⁄2cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1⁄2cup port wine
- 1tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1(12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Sprinkle cavity of goose with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stuff cavity loosely with onion, bell pepper, and parsley sprigs. Tie the legs together with string. Place the goose, breast-side up, on the rack of a roasting pan.
- Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165°. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin, onion, bell pepper, and parsley sprigs. Reserve 1 tablespoon goose fat from roasting pan.
- Heat reserved goose fat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and port; cook for 6 minutes or until the liquid almost evaporates.
- Combine the flour, milk, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add milk mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thick.
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