Roast Goose

Serves: 4-6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 3 hours

1 goose, fresh or frozen
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 apples, cored and quartered
1 c. sweet white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. butter
Zest of one orange (peel)
1 tbsp. orange juice

1. Preheat oven to 300F. Rinse goose and pat dry. Place onions and apples in the cavity of the goose. Spread butter, orange juice and orange zest over breast and season with salt and pepper.

2. Place in large roasting pan. Add wine. Roast covered for 2 hours.

3. Remove the cover and continue roasting for about 1 more hour; basting occasionally, until goose is browned. The goose is done when the thermometer reads 165F and juices run clear between thigh and breast. Serve with butter and orange juice sauce.