How to cook frozen goose
We were given about 8 lbs of frozen goose breasts in a bag. I would think we can defrost it and will then have to cook all of it; slow cooker to be the best option. Is there a method of cooking this goose? as I understand it needs to be cooked a long time to be tender. Can this be refrozen afterwards into smaller packages. We were thinking about cooking this for Christmas.
EDIT - The goose is skinless
Best Answer
Please remember that you are talking about poultry breasts, which are always the leanest part. So no extra long cooking to tenderize, you'd be just making them tough and dry.
I'd also recommend not putting them in the slow cooker, because the skin is rather fatty and you'll want to render it to get the skin nice and crisp, let the excess run off and moisturize the meat below. In a slow cooker, most fat stays in the skin, making it rather rubbery (and IMHO quite nasty).
You should be absolutely fine if you either
- sear them skinside down in a pan, then finish in the oven or
- just pop them in the oven for two hours (rough estimate, depends on weight and oven temperature)
Of course you can freeze the leftovers.
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What do you do with a frozen goose?
The best way to thaw a frozen goose is over time in the refrigerator. Individuals who can not wait several days for a frozen goose to thaw can also use cold water to thaw it. Before doing this, the goose should be wrapped in watertight material, so no water or bacteria can reach the meat.How long does a goose take to defrost?
Defrosting guidelines should be on the packaging, but a good rule is that a frozen goose will defrost around the rate of 3-4 hours per kg in a cool room (17\xb0C).What is the best way to cook goose?
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Cooking TimeA 9-pound bird (which feeds 6 to 8 people), put into the oven un-stuffed and at room temperature, will take about 2 hours to cook. A 12-1/2 pound goose (which feeds 12 to 14 people) that's un-stuffed takes 2 hours and 30 to 40 minutes. Add 20 to 40 minutes if the bird is stuffed.How To - Roast Goose part 1
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If you have this situation again, the Icelanders have wonderful recipes for something called "grafin gæs", which is effectively a goose version of gravlax, i.e. curing and no cooking! It is excellent and I did it for the first time this year with a frozen goose crown that I allowed to thaw in the fridge before I removed the breasts from the bones and prepared the dish :) Here is a recipe (not exactly the same blend as mine but sounds great none the less): http://icelandoutfitters.com/article/38
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