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Smoked Goose Breast

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Smoked Canada goose breasts are simply one of the nicest smoked meats you can try. These smoked goose breasts have a nice smoky flavor that enhances the natural flavor of this popular wild game.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 1 Skin-on Breasts from Canada Goose
  • 8-10 Cups Water
  • 1/2 Cup Coarse Sea Salt or Kosher
  • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Small Onion (Roughly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Seeded Mustard
  • 2 tsp Dried Chili Flakes (Optional)
  • 2 tsp Whole Peppercorns
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Z Grills Pellet Smoker
  • Z Grills Cherry Wood Pellets

Instructions

  • Step 1: Combine all of the brining ingredients into a large pot and bring slowly to a boil. Gently simmer the brine mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Step 2: Set the mixture aside to cool. Add the goose breasts to the cooled brine and leave them in the fridge overnight.
    Step 3: Wash the goose breasts and pat dry with a paper towel.
    Step 4: Prepare a rub of equal parts onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Lightly coat the goose breast in this rub.
    Step 5: Coat goose breast lightly in olive oil.
    Step 6: Heat your smoker to around 250-300 °F.
    Step 7: Place the breasts on the grate, close the lid, and smoke until the breast reads 155–160 °F.
    Step 8: Allow the smoked goose breasts to rest until reaching room temperature.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 1 Skin-on Breasts from Canada Goose
  • 8-10 Cups Water
  • 1/2 Cup Coarse Sea Salt or Kosher
  • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Small Onion (Roughly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Seeded Mustard
  • 2 tsp Dried Chili Flakes (Optional)
  • 2 tsp Whole Peppercorns
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Z Grills Pellet Smoker
  • Z Grills Cherry Wood Pellets