it is an opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence and to taste a traditional Polish dish. Goose dishes appeared on Polish tables as early as the XNUMXth century and it was an annual tradition at that time. Currently, meat is less willingly tasted by Poles, despite its taste and health values.
Goose meat on Polish tables
In former Poland, almost all households had dishes from geese in the autumn and winter period. Why exactly November? This is due to the breeding cycle these animals. It starts in spring and ends in late autumn, and that's when goose Is the best. The period of consumption generally fell on October 11th - that is the day Saint Martinand a hundred years too Independence Day of Poland.
Why the goose?
Why exactly this goose enjoyed such great popularity? Most of all, they were decisive taste attributes. The meat is dark, delicate and extremely aromatic.
Today we also know that this is one of the healthier types of meat. It contains a lot of valuable protein, a whole set of vitamins as well mineral compounds - such as: phosphorus, iron and magnesium. Goose it has also beneficial composition fats - especially monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
It cannot be bred industrially
About health benefits goose meat it is also decisive that these animals cannot be bred on industrial scaleas is the case with chickens or turkeys. This is mainly due to the fact that the goose will not eat just anything. Whole breeding process lasts about 16 weeks, during which time these animals have to graze outdoors. Their favorite delicacy is oat.
Once popular goose today it is not so eagerly eaten by Poles. On average, consumption is approx. 700 ton. However, this does not prevent Poland from being real a breeding power. Suffice it to mention that only to German every year it receives approx. 20 thousand tone this meat.
will be held on November 11th. We deserve to celebrate this day in a special way. Especially that this year we are celebrating the XNUMXth anniversary of Poland regaining independence. We can also celebrate in a traditional way in Norway. is an event organized in Hvarvenbukta at ul. Ljansbrukveien 4b. Admission is completely free, and the ceremony itself starts at 13:00 PM and lasts until 16:00 PM. Homemade liqueurs, roasted goose meat and other Polish dishes will be tasted.
