Goose German Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole goose (about 10-12 pounds), cleaned and patted dry
• Salt (for seasoning and cavity)
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 cup dried bread cubes (for stuffing)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sauerkraut (about 4 cups), drained
• Red cabbage, shredded (4 cups)
• Boiled potatoes, peeled and ready to serve (6 medium)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (for cabbage seasoning)
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for sourness in cabbage)
• 4 tablespoons butter (for sautéing and seasoning)
• 2 cups goose drippings, collected from roasting pan
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste