German-Style Goose Legs with Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes

Goose legs

Ingredients

For the legs:

  • 4 goose legs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

For the side:

  • 500g sauerkraut
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparations

Prepare the legs:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  • Season the goose legs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the legs on all sides, then transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden.
  • Add chicken broth, red wine, bay leaves, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
  • Pour the mixture over the goose legs in the casserole.

Bake:

  • Cover the casserole and bake for 1.5 hours, or until the legs are tender and the meat falls off the bone.

Prepare the side:

  • Cook potatoes in salted water until tender.
  • Drain and mash with butter and milk, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat sauerkraut in a skillet until hot.

Serve

  • Serve the goose legs with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes

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