Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ up some wild goose, the kind you might snag durin’ huntin’ season. I ain’t no fancy chef, mind you, just a plain ol’ cook who knows how to make a good meal outta what the good Lord provides. And if you got yourself a wild goose, well, you got yourself a feast, but you gotta cook it right or it’ll be tougher than shoe leather.
Now, I heard some folks like to roast their goose in the oven. That’s all well and good, but I’m tellin’ ya, the best way to get that goose meat nice and tender is to use a slow cooker. Yeah, that’s right, a slow cooker. It’s like magic, makes even the toughest ol’ bird fall-off-the-bone good.
First thing’s first, you gotta clean that goose good. Get all them feathers off and clean out the insides. You don’t wanna be eatin’ no guts, trust me on that. Wash it real good, inside and out, with cold water. Just like you’d clean a chicken, only bigger.
Then, you gotta decide what kinda flavors you want. Me, I like to keep it simple. Some onions, maybe a carrot or two, and definitely some garlic. Chop them up, don’t gotta be fancy, just small enough so they cook down good.
- Onion: One big ol’ onion, chopped up.
- Garlic: Couple cloves of garlic, minced up real fine.
- Carrots: A few carrots, peeled and chopped.
- Apple: One apple chopped also works good, gives it a little sweetness.
Now, you can use the whole goose, or just the breast meat, dependin’ on how much you got and how many folks you’re feedin’. If you’re usin’ the whole goose, you might have to cut it up some to fit in your slow cooker. Don’t worry if it ain’t perfect, just get it in there.
Seasonin’ is important. Salt and pepper, of course. Can’t go wrong with that. But don’t be shy, add some other stuff too. I like to use some poultry seasoning, maybe a little paprika, and if I’m feelin’ fancy, a pinch of sage. Rub it all over the goose, get it right in there.
Put them chopped-up veggies in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, put the goose on top. Add a little bit of water or chicken broth, just enough to keep things moist. You don’t want it dryin’ out.
Now, the secret to good slow-cooked goose is time. You gotta let it cook low and slow. I usually put it on low for about 6 to 8 hours. Yeah, that’s a long time, but trust me, it’s worth it. You can also cook it on high for about 3 to 4 hours, but low and slow is always better if you got the time.
You’ll know it’s done when the meat is fallin’ off the bone tender. Just take a fork and poke it, if it comes apart easy, it’s ready. And the smell? Oh, the smell is somethin’ else. Makes your whole house smell like a country kitchen.
Once it’s done, you can shred the meat with two forks. It’ll just fall apart. You can serve it up with mashed potatoes, rice, or even just some good ol’ bread. And don’t forget the gravy! You can use the juices from the slow cooker to make a real tasty gravy. Just thicken it up with a little flour or cornstarch.
Now, here’s another way you can do it, especially if you just got the breast meat. You still gonna chop up your veggies and put ‘em in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, put the breast meat on top. Season it good, like I told ya before. But this time, instead of water or broth, you can add some other stuff. Like, maybe a can of cream of mushroom soup, or some barbecue sauce. That’s right, barbecue goose. It’s mighty fine.
Cook it the same way, low and slow. And when it’s done, you can shred it up and serve it on buns, like pulled pork. Or you can just eat it with a fork, it’s good either way.
So there you have it, a couple of ways to cook a wild goose in a slow cooker. It ain’t hard, just takes a little time and patience. But the end result is worth it. You’ll have a meal that’s fit for a king, or at least a hungry hunter. Remember, wild goose ain’t like no chicken you buy at the store, it’s got a flavor all its own. And slow cooking it just brings out all that good, wild flavor.
One more thing, if you’re worried the goose will be too gamey, soak it overnight in salted water. That will take out some of that wildness, though I personally like it just the way it is.
So go on, give it a try. You might be surprised at how good a wild goose can be. And don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors and seasonings. That’s the fun of cooking, making it your own. Now get to cookin’! You got a goose to eat!
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