Goose Breast Stuffed with Apricots and Figs
Ingredients:
4 ea Wild goose breasts
1/2 C Milk
1/4 C Spice Union Ultimate Seasoning Blend
12 pieces Dried apricots
12 pieces Dried figs
1 C Dry white wine
1/3 C All-purpose flour
1/3 C Coconut oil
1 C Chicken stock
3 Tbsp Cold butter
3 Tbsp Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley- minced
Tenderize the goose breast:
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Butterfly the goose breasts and place into a zip-lock bag.
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Pour the milk into the zip-lock bag with the goose breasts.
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Remove as much air as possible from the bag and seal it.
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Refrigerate the goose breast for at least 8 hours.
Hydrate the apricots & figs:
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Place the apricots, figs and white wine into a stainless steel bowl.
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Let the apricots and figs plump up in the wine for at least 4 hours at room temperature.
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Remove the fruit from the white wine; being sure to reserve the wine.
Prepare the goose breast:
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Remove the goose breasts from the zip-lock bag and allow to come to room temperature.
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Using a paper towel, pat dry the goose breasts on all sides.
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Using a meat mallet or the back of a sauté, pound out the goose breast until they are about 1/3 inch thick.
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Lay the goose breasts on the cutting board so they lay flat.
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Generously season the insides of the goose breasts with 1/2 of the Spice Union Ultimate Seasoning Blend.
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Place three figs onto each goose breast, then place one apricot on top of each fig.
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Fold the goose breasts over on to enclose the figs & apricots. Pin with toothpicks to keep closed if needed.
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Season the outside of the goose breasts with the remaining Spice Union Ultimate Seasoning Blend.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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Preheat a large oven safe sauté pan to medium heat.
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Place the coconut oil into the sauté pan and heat until just shimmering.
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Dredge the stuffed goose breasts in the flour and place into the sauté pan.
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Brown the goose breasts until lightly browned on all sides (about 2 minutes per side).
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Place the sauté pan into the preheated oven.
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Cook the goose breasts in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until an internal temperature of 150°F.
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Remove the goose breasts from the oven and sauté pan. Set aside until needed.
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Place the sauté pan back onto the stove on medium high heat.
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Add the white wine and chicken stock to the sauté pan and reduce to 1/2 C.
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Shut off the flame under the sauté pan and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
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Swirl the cold butter into the pan sauce and finish with the minced parsley.
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Plate the goose breasts with the pan sauce spooned over the top of the goose breasts.