Grilled Goose with Figs
A fresh ripe fig is an ephemeral flavor worth taking advantage of every chance you get. A properly ripe fig only lasts a few days, so eat them while you can. Combined with feta, mint, goose, and balsamic, you have a tangy, rich, and savory summer meal that takes less than 30 minutes to put together.
Ingredients
Fig-Balsamic Syrup
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
¼ cup dried figs, diced
- For the Goose
Goose breasts
Fresh figs
Feta cheese
Mint leaves
Instructions
- To make the syrup, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, heat over medium heat, and stir to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until syrup is thick enough to coat a spoon. Strain solids from syrup before use.
- Preheat the grill to 375°F.
- Season goose breast with salt and pepper. Cook skin side up, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches about 125°F.
- Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the goose breast thinly, across the grain. Serve with the figs, feta, and mint. Finish with a generous drizzle of the fig-balsamic syrup.