In Russia, traditionally, the center piece of Christmas dinner is a Roast Goose with Sour Apples served with stewed cabbage, potatoes and steamed buckwheat kernels.
Recipe for 6 people:
Recipe for 6 people:
- 1 goose (5kg bird)
- 1.5kg sour apples (antovka apples or other depending where you leave)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup water
- salt and pepper
Peel and core the apples. Slice them. Trim your Goose and season it well (the inside cavity too).
Fill the bird with the sliced apples and close both end by sewing them together. Grease well the goose.
Roast your bird for 2 to 21/2 hours in preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356F). Half way through the cooking add the cup of water the roasting tray.
Serve hot, the apple to the side and some stewed cabbage, potatoes and steamed buckwheat kernels.
Gluten free, nut free, suitable for pregnant women.
Fill the bird with the sliced apples and close both end by sewing them together. Grease well the goose.
Roast your bird for 2 to 21/2 hours in preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356F). Half way through the cooking add the cup of water the roasting tray.
Serve hot, the apple to the side and some stewed cabbage, potatoes and steamed buckwheat kernels.
Gluten free, nut free, suitable for pregnant women.
