[M118LR]

Thumbing past all the modern cookbooks, to the dust covered section from many years gone bye. Thing 1 has asked me to resurrect an X-mas Goose recipe, as her "Beau" hasn't ever had the experience of an X-mas Goose. (Dining Experience) What experience would Y'all recommend?


Apple-Bacon, Madeira, or Bing Cherry Bourbon Goose?


I'll post the recipes once I've got a bit more time available.
Thank You for your input.

 

[M118LR]

Going to go with the Bing Cherry Bourbon Goose.

1 cup Bourbon, 1 cup cranberry juice, 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, 16 ounces pitted Bing Cherries. Remove Goose from pan add small amount of roasting juices to mix, bring to boil and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.

Apple-Bacon: Rub Goose outside of Goose with salt & pepper cover with bacon strips, rub inside of Goose with sage and add apple slices. add 4 cups water +1 bay leave Bake at 350 degrees.

Madeira Sauce: 1/4 cup butter, (1/2 stick) 1 tablespoon minced onion, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 cups condensed consomme undiluted, 1/2 cup white raisins, 1/2 cup Madeira wine.
Melt butter over low heat, add onion cook to golden brown stirring constantly. Sprinkle in flour stirring until assimilated. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and and cook 1-2 minutes. DO NOT SCORCH.

Just recall that Goose is stuffed with your favorite version of mashed potatoes!

Sorry about delay, Bonn Appetite!

 

[Diamondback]

Thanks for the recipes, amigo. My household doesn't usually do bone-in meats, but I can see those adapting well to a turkey breast too.

 

[M118LR]

Happy to oblige.

Now as most folks in this fraternity seem to have Southern Roots, just how many others are having a Traditional Goose Dinner for X-Mas?

I'm going to copper my beats and say more folks will have pork, greens, and field beans (Black Eyed Pea's).

What about X-Mas mourning Christmas Jambalaya?

How about we just open up the floor to family holiday meals and folks toss in their favorite recipe for thier favorite (Family) Holiday meal.

Got to admit that I plagiarized (swiped) the recipe for 4 th of July Smoked Brisket from a Texican, and got a few cooking tips from an Old Irishman in the Rockies. (Where are you now Durango Kid?)

So feel free to share family traditions and recipes, just don't get excited if others amble along. LOL.

 

[CaptainGyro]

A little later I'm going to make some shrimp grits for Christmas Eve brunch. Nothing complicated: grits made with a little milk for creaminess, some chopped cooked shrimp, a handful of shredded cheddar, and a few drops of Tabasco.

Eight years ago my Mom and Dad were here to spend Christmas with their granddaughters. I had some left-over grilled shrimp from the night before, so I fixed my Dad shrimp and cheese grits for breakfast. He's never lived in the South and really loved it.

About an hour later he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered. I'll always remember shrimp grits as my Dad's last meal, and Christmas will forevermore be a little bitter-sweet around here.

 

[Diamondback]

A little later I'm going to make some shrimp grits for Christmas Eve brunch. Nothing complicated: grits made with a little milk for creaminess, some chopped cooked shrimp, a handful of shredded cheddar, and a few drops of Tabasco.

Eight years ago my Mom and Dad were here to spend Christmas with their granddaughters. I had some left-over grilled shrimp from the night before, so I fixed my Dad shrimp and cheese grits for breakfast. He's never lived in the South and really loved it.

About an hour later he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered. I'll always remember shrimp grits as my Dad's last meal, and Christmas will forevermore be a little bitter-sweet around here.

The important thing is, you gave him a happy memory to go out with. Take some comfort in that...

BTW, my usual Christmas overnight/morning drink mix...

• 10-12oz orange juice (single-serve reefer case bottle is about right)
• 10oz cranberry or cran-raspberry juice (mini Ocean Spray bottle from 6-pack)
• 1-liter ginger ale bottle, drained to about 1/3 remaining
• squirt or two of lemon juice, lime juice or both

Combine all ingredients in ginger-ale bottle, cap and gently shake to mix. Let sit about 2 minutes, carefully bleed off pressure and enjoy.

 

[M118LR]

It is always difficult when dealing with a Loved Ones last meal. It was prepared with love, served within the comfort of a home with shared memories, and the best of companions. No one could ever ask for a better final meal. I'd only hope that I shall be fortunate enough to have such an experience when it is time for last meal. Sorry for any inconvenience or somber recollections Cap.