This here’s about wild goose crock pot recipes. My old man, bless his soul, he loved his goose. And me, I learned a thing or two ’bout cookin’ ’em up right. Now, these ain’t no fancy recipes, just good old home cookin’ that’ll stick to your ribs.
First thing, you gotta get yourself a goose. Wild goose, that is. Ain’t nothin’ like it. Tastes like… well, like a good, strong bird that’s lived a life out in the open. Not like them pale, wimpy chickens you get at the store. This is real meat, you know?
Now, some folks, they like to roast their goose in the oven. And that’s fine, I reckon. But me, I’m a crock pot woman. That slow cookin’, it just makes the meat so tender, it falls right off the bone. And the flavors, oh my, they just get all mixed up together in there. It’s like magic, I tell ya.
So, here’s what you do. You take your goose, and you clean it up real good. Get all them feathers off. And the insides, you gotta take all that out too. Some people, they save the giblets for gravy. Me, I just toss ’em. Never did care much for that stuff.
- Get yourself a goose
- Clean it good
- Chop some veggies
- Toss it all in the crock pot
- Wait… and wait… and wait some more
Then, you gotta get your veggies. Onions, gotta have onions. They give it that good, sweet flavor. And carrots, they’re good too. And potatoes, well, you can’t have a meal without potatoes, can ya? Just chop ’em all up, big chunks. Don’t need to be fancy about it.
Some folks they like to use garlic. You can use garlic, if you want it. My old man, he wasn’t a big fan of garlic, but I put it in sometimes anyway. It gives the meat a little kick.
And then, there’s apples. That’s right, apples. Put some apple chunks in your crock pot with your goose. It’ll make that wild goose meat sweet and juicy. Just like my grandma used to make. You chop them apples, put them in there with the goose. No need to peel ’em or nothin’.
Then, you take that goose, and you put it in your crock pot. Right on top of them veggies. And then, you pour in some water. Just enough to cover the bottom of the pot. Don’t want to drown the poor thing.
Now, here’s the important part. You gotta season it. Just some salt and pepper, that’s all you need. Maybe a little garlic salt if you’re feelin’ fancy. But don’t go puttin’ no crazy spices in there. Just let the goose be a goose, that’s what I always say.
Then you gotta season it. Some folks they like to use fancy spices. Me, I just use salt and pepper. Maybe a little garlic salt, if I’m feelin’ fancy. But that’s it. Don’t need nothin’ else. Just let the goose be a goose, that’s what I always say.
I always add a little bit of onion salt, too. Just a pinch. It gives it a little somethin’ extra, you know? But don’t overdo it. You don’t want to overpower the taste of the goose.
Then, you put the lid on that crock pot, and you turn it on low. And then, you wait. And wait. And wait some more. It’s gonna take a while. At least 8 hours, maybe even 9. Just let it cook low and slow. That’s the secret.
You can check on it every now and then. Make sure there’s still enough water in there. If it’s gettin’ low, just add a little more. But don’t go peekin’ too much. Every time you lift that lid, you let the heat out. And that just makes it take longer.
After 8 or 9 hours, that goose should be done. You can check it with a fork. If the meat falls right off the bone, it’s ready. And oh boy, is it gonna be good. The meat will be so tender and juicy, and the veggies will be all soft and flavorful. It’s a meal fit for a king, I tell ya.
When it’s done, take the meat out, put it on a plate. It’ll be fallin’ apart, it’ll be so tender. You might need a spoon to eat it, not a fork. That’s okay. That’s how you know you done good. Then you put the veggies around it. They’ll be all soft and cooked through. You can pour some of that juice from the pot over the top. That’s the gravy, right there. Best gravy you ever tasted.
So there you have it. That’s how you make wild goose in a crock pot. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. And it’ll fill you up and keep you warm on a cold night. Just like my old man used to like it. He’d eat a whole plate of this, then go out and chop wood for hours. Said it gave him strength. And I believe it did. Good, honest food, that’s what this is. And that’s all you need.
You can serve it with whatever you like. Mashed potatoes are good. Or maybe some bread, to sop up that gravy. My old man, he liked to eat it with his hands. Said it tasted better that way. Maybe he was right. Just try it and see for yourself. You might be surprised how good a simple wild goose can be.
