BYC Cookbook

[redinator]

I wasn't sure where else to put this question.

I've been browsing the BYC Store and came across the cookbook. I saw a few of the excepts, but I can't help but wonder if it has information on culling and processing chickens, especially roosters/cockerels. Also does it contain information on how to properly cook them?

If not it might be an interesting project/contest to put together some 'companion guide to processing (insert various animals here)' that can be sold in the store.

The last cockerel I processed endup being very tough; and figuring out what I was looking at in the moment was a bit daunting. I got great information in the forums when I asked about the process, but it would've been helpful to have something in the yard with me, that had pictures (preferably laminated), while I was doing the deed.

I'm still going to buy the cookbook either way, but it'd be nice to know what to expect before I purchase it.

@casportpony @oldhenlikesdogs @DuckLady

ETA: I realize I could've pulled up the information on a laptop or my phone, but who wants to handle electronics when they're wrist deep in a bird?

 

[GreenJay]

I wasn't sure where else to put this question.

I've been browsing the BYC Store and came across the cookbook. I saw a few of the excepts, but I can't help but wonder if it has information on culling and processing chickens, especially roosters/cockerels. Also does it contain information on how to properly cook them?

If not it might be an interesting project/contest to put together some 'companion guide to processing (insert various animals here)' that can be sold in the store.

The last cockerel I processed endup being very tough; and figuring out what I was looking at in the moment was a bit daunting. I got great information in the forums when I asked about the process, but it would've been helpful to have something in the yard with me, that had pictures (preferably laminated), while I was doing the deed.

I'm still going to buy the cookbook either way, but it'd be nice to know what to expect before I purchase it.

@casportpony @oldhenlikesdogs @DuckLady

ETA: I realize I could've pulled up the information on a laptop or my phone, but who wants to handle electronics when they're wrist deep in a bird?

I have the cookbook, just recipes and general cooking info tips, nothing about processing birds (or other critters).

I just ran across this thread by stormcrow about cooking older (and younger) birds after processing, letting them rest etc, maybe some info there to help to not have a tough chicken dinner.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-cooking-tips-from-an-old-bird.1626833/

 

[redinator]

I have the cookbook, just recipes and general cooking info tips, nothing about processing birds (or other critters).

I just ran across this thread by stormcrow about cooking older (and younger) birds after processing, letting them rest etc, maybe some info there to help to not have a tough chicken dinner.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-cooking-tips-from-an-old-bird.1626833/

Thanks I bookmarked it, but I'm hoping for something I can use during the process. I'm imagining laminated flip cards on keyring . . ?

I might go through the threads on processing and make cheat sheets . . .