Few people know that Poland is famous for goose farming in Europe. Despite this, goose meat is not one of the most popular meats in our country, most are exported abroad, primarily to Germany. Goose It appears quite often in popular supermarkets, so if you haven’t tried to prepare it yet, be sure to put it in a shopping basket. In the article below, we will look at the health qualities of this meat, and tell you How to make goosets to make it soft.
Valuable protein is present in goose meatwhich is the basic building substance of the body, participates in metabolic processes, and supports muscles. What’s more, proteins are responsible for feeling satiety after a meal. Goose is also a source of vitamin A, which supports eye health; group B vitaminswhich, among other things, help to take care of the circulatory, circulatory system or metabolism, or vitamin Dwhich supports immunity and strengthens bones and teeth. There is no shortage here minerals, including magnesiumwhich, among others, supports the brain and heart; potassiumregulating blood pressure; preventing anemia ironWhether zincwhich supports immunity, and the appearance of hair, nails and skin. Whereas calcium and phosphorus They contribute to the strengthening of bones and teeth.
Goose, although it is not one of the most common meats, but it contains a lot of healthy, Unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic, linolenic, linoleic or arachidone acid, which greatly affect, among others, the circulatory system. Thanks to them, goose meat has anti -inflammatory effect, helps to reduce too high “bad” cholesterol, while increasing the level of “good” blood cholesterol, and also improves immunity, and supports the condition of the skin and hair. Moreover, goose meat are also valuable Omega-3 and Omega-6, which are a great support for the work of the heart and brain.
Antibiotics are present much less often in goose meatbecause geese are not bred in industrial farms. In addition, it is present in its composition more unsaturated fatty acids and iron than in chicken. Goose meat is also fat than chicken.
One of the significant differences between goose meat and chicken meat is caloric content, In 100 g of geese breast with skin we will find about 370 kcal, while in the same amount of chicken breast with skin is about 172 kcal. Of course, we can make meat without skin, then it will be more dietary. It is worth remembering, however, that we will deprive it of taste that gives fat. It should also be noted that a healthy diet should be diverse, so even if we are on a reduction diet, it is also worth allowing yourself to be more caloric meats, such as goose meats from time to time.
Goose is usually associated with a solemn dinner for November 11. Because it is in late autumn that geese reach the right sizes, they end the so -called Breeding cycle.
She is considered the tastiest gourmets by many gourmets goose baked with apples. Of course, good quality meat will be needed for baked goose, which should be properly seasoned. It works great Marinade prepared from honey, dry, red wine, marjoram, garlic, rosemary, a pinch of cinnamon, and of course salt. Such a mixture should be rubbed all the goose, also from the inside. Then put the chopped apples with a pinch of cinnamon. It is worth protecting the geese skin with toothpicks so that the stuffing does not fall out. The meat prepared in this way should be wrapped in foil and marinated in the fridge all night. The next day, bake the meat at 220 degrees for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for two hours. The last one and a half hours bake meat at 170 degrees. Remember to water it from time to time with a liquid that is melted from meat. Serve the finished goose with potatoes and beetroot.
Sources: Terazpoczy.pl, Żywien.medonet.pl
