I used Specklebelly geese for these tacos but you can also make them using mallard duck. (Photo courtesy of nevadafoodies.com)
October 08, 2020
By Kristy Crabtree
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Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 2-3 hours Cook time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
2 geese, plucked and cleaned Shredded cabbage slaw Green apples, thinly sliced Flour or corn tortillas Brine:
½ cup kosher salt 8 cups water
Dry Rub Seasonings:
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder Cilantro Sauce:
2 cups cilantro, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon vinegar ½ cup olive oil Directions:
Wash and clean geese and place in a large pot or pan. Mix water and kosher salt and pour over the geese making sure they are submerged in the brine. Cover and place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove geese from brine and wash under cold water. Set geese on a rack over a baking sheet. Let the geese air dry for 2-3 hours. Mix all dry rub seasonings together in a bowl. Using clean hands, rub the seasonings all over the exterior and interior of the birds. Seasoned geese. (Photo courtesy of nevadafoodies.com) Heat a smoker to 250 degrees and use apple wood chips or apple bisquettes. Place geese on the middle rack and bake for 2 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check temperature of the thickest part of the birds. Continue smoking until meat registers 150-155 degrees. Remove from smoker and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing. Smoked goose for tacos. (Photo courtesy of nevadafoodies.com) To make cilantro, place all Cilantro Sauce ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides. Serve sliced goose meat in a warm flour or corn tortilla with shredded cabbage, sliced green apples, shaved carrots and cilantro sauce. For more recipes from Kristy Crabtree, visit: nevadafoodies.com
