Canadian Geese

[heavuser]

Got my first ever Canadian Geese this afternoon. Used a shotgun, size 6 load(I know). It was the only steel shot I could find..... First took one shot to the head at 10yrds, second took 2 shots at 30 yrds. I was able to spot them walking in, the stalked them for the shot. 

[crappyice]

How will you prepare them?
Anyone have a good recipe?
I didn't love the ones I made many moons ago- couldn't get my mind right- looked like steak but its a bird- freaked me out!


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[heavuser]

Right now they are sitting in a brine bath, gna let it sit for about 12 hours. 

After that, I'm gna try tacos tomorrow!

 

Edit: I did go crazy and removed ALL of the silver skin. 

Edited September 13, 2022 by heavuser

[land 1]

ive made jerky that turned out ok ...

[Nytracker]

I have tried to cook them to make the palatable many ways . I prefer jerky. Wife doesn't care for them at all.

[oldkevin]

we make jerky out of them

[Lawdwaz]

Summer sausage was the only way I could eat goose and it made a nice gift.  

[SpacemanSpiff]

16 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

Summer sausage was the only way I could eat goose and it made a nice gift.  

Summer sausage with jalapeño and cheese is the best way i have had them. It was actually quite delicious. 

[Bolt action]

congrats. Goose hunting is a lot of fun but lately it's been a lot of effort for a small bag limit.

I breast them out and make a stuffed bread with them. Comes out awesome.

I'll see if I can track down the old post where I shared the recipe.

[Bolt action]

Just scanned through 30pages of content but didn't see my earlier post, so here's a quick rundown:

Cut the breast lengthwise so you have 2 big flat goose pancakes. 

Pound them out, then soak in a teriyaki / honey type marinade for a day.

Flame kiss them on the grill. Not long because they're thin and you don't want to overdue it.

Saute bacon that's been cut into smallish pieces.

Remove the bacon and saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in the bacon fat.

Cut a loaf of italian bread lengthwise, removing most of the interior to make a "boat".

Layer the mushrooms, onions, bacon, goose, and provolone cheese inside the boat. 

Put the top back on, and wrap the whole thing in foil.

Throw it in the oven on 375 for about 30 minutes. 

Unwrap and enjoy.

*The original recipe called for using some sort of spicy honey mustard on the bread before you layer, but I'm not big on mustard so I leave that out.

[heavuser]

17 minutes ago, Bolt action said:

 

Damn man, this sound so good.. 

[eaglemountainman]

Well done! I hope you enjoy them.

I don't hunt them because they taste like schiet. I wish more people did, though. They make a disgusting mess out of the kids' soccer fields.

[Bolt action]

6 minutes ago, heavuser said:

Damn man, this sound so good.. 

I only shoot something if I plan to eat it. Hunting geese is a lot of fun, so I had to find a recipe I liked that allowed me to make the most of it.

[Moho81]

I had it once where the breasts where cooked in a crockpot with sauerkraut. I kid you not it was amazing. I don't know what else was done to prepare it unfortunately. 

[Pygmy]

Breast out geese and  skin and save legs and thighs..There is as much on the legs/thighs as there is on the breast..

Place in crockpot  with sliced onions and a can of Italian style  stewed tomatos, plus some dry red wine...Cook all day on low...  

[Bolt action]

@Pygmy that sounds good. I'll gave to find some goose so I can give it a try.

[CharlieNY]

Soaking the breasts in brine is the first step and you're off to a good start. Be sure to change the water frequently. You want to get all of the blood out. Then take the breasts and place them in a crockpot. Add 1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce and some water. Cook the breasts on low for 8 hours. Remove the breasts and make pulled goose sandwiches. You will be amazed at how tender and delicious it comes out.            valoroutdoors.com

[Bolt action]

Just remembered that I saw a recent video on YT. It was put on by the new MeatEater cooking channel and showed snow goose breast made up like steak diane. Looked good.

 

 

[Waterfowler]

I just jerky them all. 

[heavuser]

Alright so I just cooked some.

Removed the meat from the brine, washed it with fresh water, patted it all down dry, removed the little silver skin that was left, pounded it out with a meat hammer, added steak seasoning, filled a cast iron pan with butter and fried the pounded fillet, cooked to medium rare. 

My first impression was ..... it isn't all that bad as I thought it was gna be. It almost reminds me of eating veal cutlets.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to making some of the dishes you guys posted. Thanks for that!

[crappyice]

Just scanned through 30pages of content but didn't see my earlier post, so here's a quick rundown:
Cut the breast lengthwise so you have 2 big flat goose pancakes. 
Pound them out, then soak in a teriyaki / honey type marinade for a day.
Flame kiss them on the grill. Not long because they're thin and you don't want to overdue it.
Saute bacon that's been cut into smallish pieces.
Remove the bacon and saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in the bacon fat.
Cut a loaf of italian bread lengthwise, removing most of the interior to make a "boat".
Layer the mushrooms, onions, bacon, goose, and provolone cheese inside the boat. 
Put the top back on, and wrap the whole thing in foil.
Throw it in the oven on 375 for about 30 minutes. 
Unwrap and enjoy.
*The original recipe called for using some sort of spicy honey mustard on the bread before you layer, but I'm not big on mustard so I leave that out.

Goosey cheesesteaks!


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[crappyice]

Summer sausage was the only way I could eat goose and it made a nice gift.  

Half goose-half pork butt?


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[Otto]

This is one of my favorite wild game methods.  Ranks up there with corned venison, I kid you not! 

https://honest-food.net/goose-pastrami-recipe/