I didn't read all the previous posts, so i'm probably repeating some things.
I let the cleaned birds rest in the fridge - not in water - for at least three days before freezing or cooking. On an older bird, the very best way i have found to prepare them is in the crock pot. Even if i'm going to make soup, i will crock pot the whole bird and then pick off the meat for soup. Scrumptious.
I let the cleaned birds rest in the fridge - not in water - for at least three days before freezing or cooking. On an older bird, the very best way i have found to prepare them is in the crock pot. Even if i'm going to make soup, i will crock pot the whole bird and then pick off the meat for soup. Scrumptious.