I let mine rest in the fridge for 3 days before freezing. It allows time for rigor to pass.
And when I roast them, I put them in a roasting bag with the breast side down. That's also the way I cook my turkeys.
Wonderful job! It gives me hope, as I plan to do butchering for the very first time this year! I'll look into the cones at TSC. Thanks. BTW, what breed is your bird? Looks good.
I need your input.
How did you do with your first chicken butchering job?
Do you have help or do you do all the processes yourself?
I want to raise my own meat chickens next year but I know I will have to do ALL the work myself.
Do you have any recommendations on setting up a work...
Thanks for your input.
How did you do with your first chicken butchering job?
Do you have help or do you do all the processes yourself?
I want to raise my own meat chickens next year but I know I will have to do ALL the work myself.
Do you have any recommendations on setting up a work...
Thanks. Does it matter what the outside temp is or the time of year to butcher?
I want to raise my own meat chickens next year. Home grown tastes so much better than store bought. I also need to put together a butchering/cleaning station.
I remember seeing my dad wring a chicken's neck and...