Christmas Goose With Wild Rice And Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup wild rice
• 1/2 pound bulk sausage
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 slice wheat bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry rubbed sage
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste