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Generously season the goose breast with salt on all sides, then refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour to allow the seasoning to penetrate.
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Preheat a smoker or oven to 80°C to 93°C. For sous vide, set the water bath to 54°C. If sous vide, vacuum seal the goose breast.
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Place goose breast skin side up (regardless of whether the skin is attached) in the smoker, oven, or sous vide set-up. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 49°C to 54°C, approximately 2 hours. Use a probe thermometer to monitor doneness.
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Heat a small amount of neutral oil, duck fat, or goose fat in a skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Sear the goose breast skin side down for 3 minutes, pressing down with a heavy weight or small cast iron pan to ensure even browning.
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Transfer goose breast to a cutting board, skin side up. Allow to rest for several minutes. Finish by cracking fresh black pepper over the surface and sprinkling with minced rosemary.
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Carve the goose breast into thin slices using a sharp knife and serve immediately.