Devonviolet Acres

[goatgurl]

what pretty geese. they are a good addition to your little group of critters. can't wait for next years baby geese. of all the things I have eaten over all these years I've never eaten goose. I keep threatening the Canadian geese around here but so far they are safe.
so did the fence guys show back up? I sure hope youall can get that done without dh wearing himself to a frazzle.

 

[Devonviolet]

what pretty geese. they are a good addition to your little group of critters. can't wait for next years baby geese. of all the things I have eaten over all these years I've never eaten goose. I keep threatening the Canadian geese around here but so far they are safe.
so did the fence guys show back up? I sure hope youall can get that done without dh wearing himself to a frazzle.

I've never eaten goose. But DH has and he said it was delicious, however a bit greasy. I, personally, don't mind eating meat that has some fat in it, as long as it ate a healthy diet.

Yes, the fencing guy came back this morning, with a measuring wheel. After pacing it out, we decided to stay conservative and ended up with somewhere between 520 and 550 feet. He gave us a price of $1.25/ft (he says going rate is $1.45/ft), since we are planning to help with digging post holes (starting the hole with our augerwhich only goes in 24"), pounding some of the 51 T-posts and putting clips on after the wire is streached. We also have to cut down cedar trees, to get 17, 8 foot posts.

You are so right about DH needing to be careful in the heat. After his heat stroke last summer, I really worry about him when it's hot and humid. We are actually thinking about postponing until early Fall, so the temps will be more tolerable. That will give us time to cut down Cedar trees (for fence posts) and pile the branches on the burn pile, as well as clear the scrub at least 5 feet from the fence line. That is a job that is not included in the price.

 

[Bruce]

But DH has and he said it was delicious, however a bit greasy.

I think it is greasy like duck. I've never cooked either but I think if the bird is up on a rack when roasting the grease will mostly end up underneath and the actual dinner part won't be particularly greasy.

And since they are so well bonded, we decided to name them Romeo & Juliet.

Um, you DO know how that turned out, right??

 

[Devonviolet]

Um, you DO know how that turned out right??

Well, yes. WE aren't like the original parents! We want them to be together! So, it will have a totally different outcome. We are just focusing on their love for each other.

 

[Devonviolet]

I think it is greasy like duck. I've never cooked either but I think if the bird is up on a rack when roasting the grease will mostly end up underneath and the actual dinner part won't be particularly greasy.

Yes, duck is considered a greasy meat, and so is goose meat.

You make a really good point about roasting the meat on a rack. The fat drips to the bottom of the pan. And don't throw that fat away, when you are finished roasting the bird! Goose fat is considered a delicacy in many cuisine circles!

Check out these sites:

http://www.goosefat.co.uk/page/usage-recipes
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/dec/30/nigel-slater-goose-fat-recipes

It makes sense that the Brits would know how to cook with goose fat, since goose meat is very popular in the UK. Maybe @Hybridchucks (one of our newer members, from the UK) knows something about it.

 

[Hybridchucks]

Sorry! LOL i have never tasted duck or goose meat or fat........I wish i have though
Maybe my dad has......

 

[Bruce]

I NEVER throw ANY fat away, not since I got chickens. They love ANYTHING meat. They'll clean bacon grease out of a container, eat more solid fat and gristle that I've cut into small pieces. Just a different kind of bug as far as they are concerned.

 

[Baymule]

I've saved duck fat and cooked with it. It makes the BEST baked sweet potato fries!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Fat? Baked? Ummmm you just roll 'em in it and then bake, lol? Just smear some on a baking sheet? I used some of the lard from our recently butchered hog to fry some salmon patties in tonight - YUM!

 

[CntryBoy777]

Well, I have eaten duck and thought it was really good. It is a dark meat and tastes....to me anyway....like dove. The fat aids in the moisture level of the meat when slow roasted, on a rack and not sitting in it. I've never had goose, so I can't compare it to anything.

@Baymule how bout some instructions on those fries?....