Turns out I'm a Canadian Goose

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Whole Roasted Goose
A centerpiece-worthy preparation with incredibly crispy skin and rich, savory meat.
Ingredients:
    • 1 whole goose (approx. 8-12 lbs)
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (plus extra for the cavity)
    • 1 lemon, halved
    • 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
    • 1 orange, quartered
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • Assorted fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
    • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock (for gravy)
Instructions:
    • Prep the Skin: Using a safety pin or needle, prick the skin of the goose all over (avoiding piercing the actual meat). This allows the thick layer of fat to render properly.
    • Chill: Place the goose on a wire rack inside a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours. Drying the skin out overnight is the secret to a perfectly crispy crust.
    • Season and Stuff: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Rub the goose inside and out with the cut halves of the lemon, then stuff the cavity with the spent lemon halves, halved garlic, quartered orange, chopped onion, and fresh herbs. Season the outside liberally with kosher salt.
    • Roast: Place the goose breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 1 to 1.5 hours, then remove the bird briefly to drain the excess liquid fat from the bottom of the pan. (Save this incredible fat for cooking later!)
    • Finish: Turn the oven down to 275°F (135°C) and roast for another 1 to 1.5 hours until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (75°C).
    • Rest and Serve: Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 20–30 minutes before carving. Serve with the rendered drippings, or make a rich gravy.
 
Love Canadians but not a fan of Canada Geese. They’re entitled little pricks. But they got nothing on a swan.
I’ve had runs with both.

Approximately 50 years ago, I was in Regina Saskatchewan visiting my grandparents. Their park was overrun with Canada geese. They didn’t seem to like us little guys. At one point a man came with a herding dog and had the dog chase them fuckers around. I never laughed so hard as onthat day.
 
Andrew Sak said:
They also know you have three geese feeders in your yard.
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In the 24 years I’ve lived among the pine trees, I’ve never seen a goose, or geese, on our property. I’ve seen them around town. They seem to stick to the areas with thick grass. They mostly hang by the lakes.

I put out squirrel food. The deer eat it.

I put out bird feed, the birds, squirrels and bears eat it.
 
jrockbridge said:
In the 24 years I’ve lived among the pine trees, I’ve never seen a goose, or geese, on our property. I’ve seen them around town. They seem to stick to the areas with thick grass. They mostly hang by the lakes.

I put out squirrel food. The deer eat it.

I put out bird feed, the birds, squirrels and bears eat it.
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Actually, I was bit by a Snow Goose. I'm not sure which country claims this feathered asshole.

I was with my daughter about 30 feet away from said bird. It started doing this long, sweeping thing with its head just above the ground. It got closer and closer. I made the mistake of putting out my hand like it was a dog. You could probably guess the rest. We got the hell out of there.

Yeah. They are excellent judges of character.
 
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