I culled my first cockerel, now what?

[ChickenChick46]

The meat has been marinating overnight with the chicken gravy. When I put it in the oven I'm guessing I should add water to the roasting pan. How much water do I use?

I'd rather use chicken broth, but my dad is on a low sodium diet and the gravy is probably already pushing the limit of his sodium intake.

Edit: I'll be adding carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic for sure, anything else I should toss in?

I make all my own stock, so I can control the amount of sodium. I make chicken, vegetable, beef, pork, and ham (which has plenty of salt already lol). It's really easy to do, and you can freeze or pressure can it.

 

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I make all my own stock, so I can control the amount of sodium. I make chicken, vegetable, beef, pork, and ham (which has plenty of salt already lol). It's really easy to do, and you can freeze or pressure can it.

I'll need to get some recipes from you. I use to love to cook, but since my dad started having health issues I have to think about everything that goes into a meal. Now I tend to cook the same 'safe' dishes over and over.

 

[ChickenChick46]

I'll need to get some recipes from you. I use to love to cook, but since my dad started having health issues I have to think about everything that goes into a meal. Now I tend to cook the same 'safe' dishes over and over.

I'm happy to share some. Late in 2023, I had some health issues that I thought an anti-inflammatory diet, like a Mediterranean diet, would help. I don't think it made a big difference in whatever I had going on, but we found that we really loved the meals, and they're all good for us. We've continued to stick with it for the most part.

 

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I'm happy to share some. Late in 2023, I had some health issues that I thought an anti-inflammatory diet, like a Mediterranean diet, would help. I don't think it made a big difference in whatever I had going on, but we found that we really loved the meals, and they're all good for us. We've continued to stick with it for the most part.

Added to my dad's low sodium diet and dislike for spicy food, I'm also lactose intolerant.

I use to have issues with store bought eggs, but having fresh eggs has resolved that issue. I ate deviled eggs last weekend for the first time in years and they were absolutely delicious.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Added to my dad's low sodium diet and dislike for spicy food, I'm also lactose intolerant.

I use to have issues with store bought eggs, but having fresh eggs has resolved that issue. I ate deviled eggs last weekend for the first time in years and they were absolutely delicious.

I can eat more deviled eggs than I care to admit, lol. I love them! I'm so glad you can eat eggs again!

Many Mediterranean recipes don't use milk, so that may be good for you. Can you eat any fermented dairy, like yogurt? I use a lot of plain Greek yogurt for making sauces and other things.

 

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I can eat more deviled eggs than I care to admit, lol. I love them! I'm so glad you can eat eggs again!

Many Mediterranean recipes don't use milk, so that may be good for you. Can you eat any fermented dairy, like yogurt? I use a lot of plain Greek yogurt for making sauces and other things.

Yogurt doesn't bother me, we use plain yogurt when we're making smoothies, I haven't tried greek yogurt though.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Yogurt doesn't bother me, we use plain yogurt when we're making smoothies, I haven't tried greek yogurt though.

I would think if you can use regular yogurt you'd be safe with Greek yogurt too. I make a pork tenderloin where I use Greek yogurt and fresh dill to make the sauce that I put over the top. I thin the sauce with a little stock instead of any milk. I sear the pork on all sides, then finish it in the oven. While it cooks, I saute kale and add a can of diced tomatoes and a can of drained cannellini beans. Once the pork is done, I slice it and put it over top of the kale mix, then pour the sauce over it all. It's so good, and with all the veggies, you really don't need another side. But sometimes I'll make some pasta with pesto or something with it.

 

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The oven is set to 170. My dad has an appointment at 3p so I'll check on it before we leave. I'll probably turn up the heat a bit once we get home. I added a cup of water to help steam the veggies a bit and will add more if needed.

 

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I would think if you can use regular yogurt you'd be safe with Greek yogurt too. I make a pork tenderloin where I use Greek yogurt and fresh dill to make the sauce that I put over the top. I thin the sauce with a little stock instead of any milk. I sear the pork on all sides, then finish it in the oven. While it cooks, I saute kale and add a can of diced tomatoes and a can of drained cannellini beans. Once the pork is done, I slice it and put it over top of the kale mix, then pour the sauce over it all. It's so good, and with all the veggies, you really don't need another side. But sometimes I'll make some pasta with pesto or something with it.

I have pork loin in the freezer! I think I know what we'll have after we finish off the cockerel stew/roast/whatever you call the dish in the oven, lol. Could you send me a recipe? I'll add the stuff to my next grocery list.

 

[ChickenChick46]

I have pork loin in the freezer! I think I know what we'll have after we finish off the cockerel stew/roast/whatever you call the dish in the oven, lol. Could you send me a recipe? I'll add the stuff to my next grocery list.

Yeah I'll get it typed out and send it your way!