Christmas Goose in Orange Glaze

Ingredients

1 domestic goose (10-12 lbs.)
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Tampico Ginger ground
1/2 tsp. Tampico rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
6 Small navel oranges, divided
1/3 C. Light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. Sugar

Serves

Serves 10

Instructions

Prep. Time: 15 min     Baking Time: 2-3/4 hours + standing
Sprinkle goose with salt, ginger, sage and pepper; prick skin well with fork. Cut three oranges into quarters; place in goose cavity. Tuck wings under goose; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees. (Cover loosely with foil if goose browns too quickly.) If necessary, drain fat from pan as it accumulates.
Cut peel from remaining oranges into long thin strips; cut oranges into sections, discarding membranes. Set aside.
Place goose on a serving platter; cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir corn syrup and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange sections and peel; heat through.
Brush glaze over goose. Spoon orange peel and sections around goose.

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