"A great way to make goose. Similar to a turkey, but a much richer tasting bird. Incredibly good!"

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• ground black pepper to taste
• 10 (1 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1 sprig fresh marjoram
• 1 (10 pound) goose
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste