Post butchering processes?

[LaurelC]

I took a class yesterday on processing poultry where we slaughtered, scalded, plucked, and eviscerated the birds. The instructor then told us to soak in a 3% salted icewater solution. Seems legit, as she sells her birds. I've dry brined chickens and turkeys before (basically just rubbing with kosher salt and sitting around in the fridge) and they've been great. Would this be an effective time to dry brine vs wet brine the birds? What do you do with your chickens to cool/age them?

 

[SmokinChick]

I use ice water,. I don't know what the salt would do for you? In the store when see "packed in solution" I know I am paying for "flavoring"
My $.02

 

[LaurelC]

I use ice water,.  I don't know what the salt would do for you?  In the store when  see "packed in solution"  I know I am paying for "flavoring"
My $.02

The 3% solution apparently matches the chemistry of the body, so it reduces the cellular exchange.

 

[Gib241]

We keep ours on ice for three days draining the water each day. I was told it helps tenderize them. I have never used salt, but your answer makes sense and perhaps will try next time.