Succulent Smoked Citrus Goose Delight

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/3 cup of smooth olive oil
• 1/3 cup of tangy Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup of rich brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of savory soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of golden honey
• A tablespoon of finely minced dried onion
• A teaspoon of fragrant garlic powder
• Eight succulent goose breast halves
• A cup of hickory wood chips, soaked in water

Step 1

Blend the tangy orange juice, flavorful olive oil, zesty mustard, sweet sugar, savory soy sauce, golden honey, minced onion, and aromatic garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Gently immerse the goose in this delectable marinade, ensuring it is fully coated, then cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for a perfect infusion, ideally for 3 to 6 hours.

Step 2

Prepare your smoking device, aiming for a gentle medium heat of approximately 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). In case a smoker is not available, set up your grill for indirect heat cooking. Once the charcoal is evenly lit and ready, scatter a handful of soaked hickory wood chips over it to release that delightful smoky essence.

Step 3

Lay the marinated goose breasts on the grill grate with care. Gradually baste them with the marinade within the initial 30 minutes of cooking, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Remember to discard any remaining marinade afterward. Proceed with grilling until the juices inside the goose run clear and a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) is achieved, which should take an additional 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time.