I had to butcher one of my 8 month old pullets cuz my turkey darn near ate half of her face. so my question is will the rir taste like the cornish cross. Will the be a stronger flavor or a tougher texture to the meat. Shes been resting in the frige for 3 days and we just put her in the crockpot.
If you try to cook her as you would a Cornish X - by frying or baking it will not be what you are used to. That's not to say it will taste badly - just different. Before the advent of the Cornish X in the 50's the prevalent meat birds were heritage breeds like RIRs and Delawares. I would suggest you make up a great chicken and noodle soup or chicken 'n dumplings - you won't be disappointed!!
It will be tougher, but not really in a bad way, just a way most folks aren't used to. Think of the cornish cross ad veal and the pullet as a good steak. Yes, you'll have to actually chew the older bird, it won't be all mushy and fall apart like cornish cross. Crockpot was a great choice.........low and slow is best for mature birds. Sorry your turkey was, well, a turkey!
