Wild Goose - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 wild goose
4 slices bacon
2 apples
1 onion
2 celery stalks
bacon drippings
salt
pepper

Preparation

Rub inside of bird with salt and pepper.
Stuff loosely with sliced onions, apples and celery.
Truss bird if large.
Brush bacon drippings lightly over entire body.
Sprinkle pepper generously over breast and body.
Place 3 or 4 bacon strips over the breast.
Cover exposed part of bird with aluminum foil.
Pour 2 cups of water in roaster.
Roast at 300\u00b0 to 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes per pound until tender.
Baste frequently.
Remove foil when ready to brown.
Remove stuffing and serve.
Allow 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per person.