World Recipe: Weihnachtsgans

29 Dic World Recipe: Weihnachtsgans

Weihnachtsgans, or Christmas goose, is a German culinary tradition enjoyed especially during the holiday season. With its crispy skin and juicy flavor, this dish has become a symbol of family celebration in Germany and other European countries.

Ingredients:

• 10 liters of water
• 500 grams of salt
• 150 grams of sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons of ground black and white pepper
• 1 tablespoon of coriander
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 1 sprig of wormwood
• 1 goose (4 to 5 kg)
• 3 tart apples
• 1 orange
• ½ liter of apple juice (with pulp, unsweetened)
• 100 grams of honey
• 100 grams of apricot jam or jelly
• 3 onions

Instructions:

• Prepare the brine by combining water, salt, sugar, cinnamon, pepper, and herbs in a large pot. Boil the mixture and let it cool. Submerge the goose in the brine and let it soak for 12 hours.

• Remove the goose, pat it dry, and stuff it with apples, onions, oranges, and herbs. Seal the goose’s cavity and place it in a roasting pan with some brine and apple juice.

• Roast the goose in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 3 to 3½ hours, turning and basting it with its own juices every 30 minutes. Then, brush it with a mixture of honey and jam, and roast at 200°C (400°F) for another 10-15 minutes. 

Let it rest before serving. Enjoy!