1 wild goose, 6 to 8 lbs. (dressed)
Salt and pepper
1/4 chopped onion
1 c. chopped dried apricots
1/2 tsp. salt
4 to 6 slices bacon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c. butter
1 c. chopped tart apple
2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/8 tsp. pepper
Melted bacon fat

Sprinkle goose inside and out with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in apple, apricots, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spoon stuffing lightly into cavity. Close opening with skewers and string. Cover breast with bacon slices and cheesecloth soaked with melted bacon fat. Place goose, breast up, on rack in roasting pan. Roast in preheated 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes per pound, or until tender, basting frequently with bacon fat and drippings in pan.