Freeze CX After Brining or Processing?

[Tumbleweed Farm]

DH and I have processed about 8 birds in the past two days. Can I brine the ones we do tomorrow for 12-24 hrs., stick in freezer then let them rest 4 days after thawing for use? Or, better yet-- could I send them directly to freezer after processing and brine/rest after I thaw for use? We are running out of refrigerator space.

 

[booker81]

If they are cornish x at 6-8ish weeks old, they only need a day or two of rest time. The longer time is more needed for old birds, like a year or so

That includes brine time, if you choose to do so (nor super necessary for tenderness, more for flavor if you choose for cx birds).

 

[Tumbleweed Farm]

Thank you, mine are 7 weeks, 6 lb dressed average so far. I thought you had to brine for 12-24 hrs and rest i fridge for 4 days after the brine. You've been very helpful Booker, thanks!

 

[RWD]

We only brine for a few hours during processing (icey brine), let rest for 48 hrs. then freeze. Works great.

 

[france]

We soaked ours in cold water for 5-8 hours after processing and then froze. They were 9 weeks old. They were great, super moist when we thawed and ate them. I cannot imagine a brine would mean you would have to rest longer.

 

[Bossroo]

Rigor mortis is RIGOR MORTIS ( stiff as a board )

... each bird has to go through it or it will be tough !

Let the bird rest in a refrigerator at least overnight.