Ingredients 1 each goose (9 to 10 lbs) 3 cup rice, cooked 1 1/2 cup apples, peeled and cored 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 teaspoon whole rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 each egg, beaten 1
parsley, fresh (optional) 1
orange slices (optional)
Directions: Oven 350 F. Remove giblets and neck from goose; reserve for other uses. Rinse goose thoroughly with water; pat dry. Prick skin with a fork at 2 inch intervals. Combine rice and next 7 ingredients, stirring well. Spoon mixture into cavity; close with skewers. Truss goose, and place, breast side up, on rack in a roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in thigh, making sure it does not touch bone. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 185 degrees. Place goose on a serving platter; garnish with parsley and orange slices, if desired.