Rendering Goose Fat

Admittedly, these photos are not the most enticing or even remotely appetizing. But before you ask why, pray tell, is she showing me a massive unappealing chunk of fat in a pot, bear with me. It's for this reason, and this reason only: duck confit. Two words that when spoken together create a sound so magical it can only come from the heavens. And when tasted it's as if the angels themselves have spoon fed you.

The fat content of a goose is so copious it's, to say the least, astounding. Once boiled down, solids removed, and the liquid is cooled, you'll be left with quite a sufficient amount of rendered fat for making your heavenly confit (stay tuned!).

Rendering Goose Fat

In a saucepan, melt the fat over low heat. Filter through a chinois or fine sieve. Press with the back of a ladle the rest of the meat, in order to extract the last of the fat. Refrigerate until ready to make the confit.