Roast Canada Goose with Mushroom-Port Gravy

Ingredients
1 (7-8 lb) whole dressed Canada goose, skin on
3/4 t. salt, divided
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 med yellow onion, quartered
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
2 (3-in) fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 C. finely chopped shallots
1 (8-oz) package sliced mixed wild mushrooms
1/2 C. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 C. port
1 T. all-purpose flour
1 (12 oz) can fat-free evaporated milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 F.

Sprinkle cavity of goose with 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper.  Stuff cavity loosely with onion, bell pepper, and parsley sprigs.  Tied the legs together with string.  Place the goose, breast-side up, on a rack of a roasting pan.  Bake at 325 F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 165 F.  Let stand for 10 minutes.  Discard skin, onion, bell pepper, and parsley sprig.  Reserve 1 T. goose fat from roasting pan.

Heat reserved goose fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add shallots and mushrooms; saute 5 minutes.  Add chicken broth and port; cook for 6 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.

Combine the flour, milk, remaining 1/4 t. salt, and remaining 1/4 t. black pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.  Reduce heat to medium-low.  Add milk mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thick,

Serving size: 3 oz goose + 1/3 C. gravy
175 calories, 4.1g fat, 15.2g protein, 13.9g carbs, 424mg sodium
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