Roast Goose

Ingredients :

√  1 x 8-10 lb. (3.6-4.5kg) oven-ready goose

√ 2 oz. (50g) butter, melted

√ 2 tablespoons demerara sugar

√ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

√ 2 red skinned apples

√ 2 green skinned apples

√ salt and ground black pepper

Preparation :

√  Pre-heat oven to 425F, Gas Mark 7, 220C

√ Remove the neck, giblets and any excess fat from the body cavity of the goose

√ Rinse, then dry with kitchen paper

√ Season cavity with salt and pepper

√ Prick the skin all over with a fork and rub with salt

√ Place the goose on a rack in a roasting tin

√ Roast in the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes

√ Cover the breast with foil

√ Reduce heat to 350F, Gas Mark 4, 180C

√ Roast for 15 minutes per lb. (450g), draining off fat from the tin twice during cooking

√ Remove the foil about 20 minutes before the end of cooking time

√ Carefully lift the goose on to a warmed serving plate, cover with foil and leave for 15 minutes while preparing the garnish

√ Core and slice the apples into rings and brush with lemon juice and butter

√ Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400F, Gas Mark 6, 200C

√ Remove foil from goose and arrange the apples around and on top of it

√ Sprinkle the apple slices with suga