![]() I think it’s the richness and flavor of the egg that gives the pasta its body and deep flavor. In fact, I’ve never tasted homemade pasta as good as the one I made using goose eggs. While I enjoy goose eggs cooked simply, I’ve also found they are spectacular in egg casserole dishes, custards (see the pie recipe) and pasta. One goose egg will make a large omelet that can be easily shared between two people. A hard-cooked goose egg will take at least 15 to 18 minutes to cook and frying should be done covered, over low heat to keep the goose egg from becoming tough. Instead, carefully crack them on the counter a couple of times and you’ll be able to insert your thumbs and pry them apart. ![]() They don’t crack well and you risk splintering the shell into your dish. Because of their thick shells, don’t try cracking goose eggs on the rim of your bowl. Goose eggs can be prepared the same way you would a chicken egg, keeping in mind the difference in size. Goose eggs just have a larger personality with a richer, more vibrant flavor. Think of the difference between goose and chicken meat and you’ll have an appreciation for the difference between goose eggs and chicken eggs. Goose eggs are not only larger in size, but also in flavor. For comparison, one large chicken egg weighs about two ounces, while one goose egg weighs six to eight ounces or more! The egg yolk of a goose egg measures in at about 1/3 cup and the white about six tablespoons, making the total volume of the goose egg about 2/3 cup compared to three tablespoons total volume of a chicken egg. Not only are they larger than duck eggs, they are at least three times larger than chicken eggs. And if you find them, my advice is to grab them - at any time and at any cost - they’re that good! However, if the farmers can’t find buyers interested in incubation they will sell their excess eggs for cooking. They were keeping the eggs for incubation as the profit in raising geese turns out to be in meat, not eggs. Most farmers I talked to in my area were not interested in selling their goose eggs for cooking. Their eggs are laid strictly for reproduction. The reason? Geese lay eggs seasonally starting about March (depending on where you live) and running through June. It turns out that finding goose eggs can almost be as hard as finding a golden egg. Photos and Story By Janice Cole Goose eggs are precious. Want to enjoy those precious goose eggs? Try any of these recipes for goose egg goodness.
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