Geesthacht's Goose Delight: Roast Goose With Red Cabbage And Potato Dumplings

Geesthacht's Goose Delight is a traditional dish from the Schleswig-Holstein cuisine, featuring a succulent roast goose served with sweet and tangy red cabbage and hearty potato dumplings. This festive meal is perfect for special occasions and holiday gatherings.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Schleswig-Holstein German Cuisine Holiday Recipe Traditional Dish
Geesthacht's Goose Delight: Roast Goose With Red Cabbage And Potato Dumplings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole goose, about 5-6 kg
  • 1 red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 kg potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 200g breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Rinse the goose inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the goose on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 2.5-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  4. While the goose is roasting, prepare the red cabbage. In a large pot, sauté the onion in butter until translucent. Add the shredded red cabbage, apples, red wine, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. To make the potato dumplings, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash while still hot. Mix in the breadcrumbs, eggs, and salt. Form the mixture into dumplings and boil in salted water for 15 minutes.
  6. Once the goose is cooked, let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  7. Serve the roast goose with the red cabbage and potato dumplings.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Roasting pan Rack Large pot

Tools

Knife Cutting board Potato masher

Serving suggestions

Serve Geesthacht's Goose Delight with a glass of Riesling or Glühwein for a truly authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

To achieve a crispy skin, prick the goose skin all over with a fork before roasting.

Cost

$60