Just Processed

[MissPrissy]

The next question will be "why do you let the meat rest?"

The meat will begin to relax as it cools and it will pull all the delicious juices back deep into the meat so that when you cut into it you have a moist succulent morsel for your mouth and not some dry rubbery hunk of desert to naw on.

 

[tim1970]

Well, we tried our first "home grown" chicken. The legs and thighs were very juicy, and tender. Some of the best chicken I have ever eaten. The breasts were just as juicy, but the texture was a little on the chewy/rubbery side. However, the chicken (which was halfed) was prepared as a last minute idea on an outside grill, so there was no pre-brining or anything. Just 2 halves from the refrigerator. (Processed this morning) Also, I am pretty sure I let my grill get too hot, so the chicken was cooked a lot quicker than it should have been.

Overall though, I would say I am pleased with the results (the dark meat is my favorite part anyway). I look forward to trying out different recipes in the future.


Tim

 

[dangerouschicken]

I think the leathery appearance is from the processor using a "hard scald" on your birds (water is between 140 to 150 degrees F). It is faster and easier to pluck and remove pin feathers at those temps.

Home grown are sometimes a little chewy, but that's because they were allowed to live REAL LIVES. Congrats on the fine meal

 

[domromer]

Quote:
We brine all our chickens. 1 cup salt, one cup sugar. Mix thoroughly enough water to cover the bird. Let it soak overnight. The next morning take it out and give it a rinse pat it dry and let it sit uncovered in the fridge for at least 6 hours 8 is better. I guarantee it will be delicious and tender and you won't need to do any basting.

 

[LoneCowboy]

Ok, Miss P. going to give it a shot. Sounds yummy.

 

[Daycare Mom]

I can't wait until I have my own to try it out on! The waiting is the hardest part!

 

[Red Tie]

If I read one more post on how wonderful their chickens taste I swear I am going to scream!!!!!

Mine meaties are only a week old.....I AM TIRED OF WAITING!!!!

Okay, better now. I refuse to eat any chicken until I eat my own.

I guess we will be having alot of pork and beef......

Jane

 

[MissPrissy]

Only 7 weeks to go to have that homegrown chicken dinner.

 

[greyfields]

Had our first of 2008 last night. I was so excited that I'm about to put in an order for 100 more broilers for mid July.

 

[LoneCowboy]

I'm going to order another 50 for the 1st week in Sept.