CHRISTMAS GOOSE WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Christmas Goose with Orange Glaze image

Steeped in tradition and rich with flavor, a holiday goose is an impressive centerpiece to your

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 domestic goose (10 to 12 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 small navel oranges, divided
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Sprinkle goose with salt, sage and pepper; prick skin well with a fork. Cut three oranges into quarters; place in goose cavity. Tuck wings under goose; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. (Cover loosely with foil if goose browns too quickly.) If necessary, drain fat from pan as it accumulates., Cut peel from remaining oranges into long thin strips; cut oranges into sections, discarding membranes. Set aside., Place goose on a serving platter; cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir corn syrup and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange sections and peel; heat through., Brush glaze over goose. Spoon orange sections and peel around goose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Fat 47g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 55g protein.