Chinese Honey Goose

Directions

1. 1

   1 Whole goose ----------------------------HONEY SYRUP MIXTURE---------------------------- 1 Lemon 4 c Water 3 tb Honey 3 tb Dark soy sauce 2

2. 2

   Rinse the goose well and blot it completely dry with paper towels

3. 3

   Insert a meat hook near the neck

4. 4

   Using a sharp knife, cut the lemon into 1/4-inch slices, leaving the rind on

5. 5

   Combine the lemon slices with the rest of the honey syrup ingredients in a large pot and bring the mixture to a boil

6. 6

   Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes

7. 7

   Using a large ladle or spoon, pour this mixture over the goose several times, as if to bathe it, until all of the skin is completely coated

8. 8

   Hang the goose in a cool, well-ventilated place to dry for 4-or-5 hours, or hang it in front of a cold fan for about 3 hours--in either case