Ways to cook up old Roos

[bethandjoeync]

you can't taste the salt. the salt is what helps the meat to soak in the water. and if the water is flavored with herbs and spices those flavors will go into the meat, believe me it will be delicious.

put a medium pot of water to boil. add a chicken boullion cube and 1 cup kosher salt. stir to combine and everything is disolved. then pour into a bucket that will be big enough to hold the water and the bird (or birds). you can add black peppercorns, fresh or dried rosemary and thyme (or what ever you like or nothing at all) add ice to cool the water down and then add the bird then enough water to cover. then after a few hours (at least 3) turn the bird to breast side up and let sit for a few more hours. then rinse and cook how you like. the bird will plump and soak in all that yummy water and be so juicy(making me hungry now)

 

[Mahonri]

Well, I learn something new every day.

Mom always used to soak them in buttermilk.... I'm going to try both methods.... I have some 9 week old leghorns and in 7 weeks they'll go to freezer camp. My wife is worried about the mess and wishes I could find a processor.

I'll I'd have to do is let my chickens out into the front yard, walk away and within half an hour someone would happen along and take them... and process.... and eat them.

 

[TimG]

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You could do similar in a stock pot or crock pot. Put the whole bird in with some carrots, onions, celery, garlic, salt, pepper and herbs of your choice, cover with water and simmer for a few hours. The meat will fall off the bones and taste great. You'll also have chicken stock.

 

[Redhead Hen]

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That is my goal!

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[nismo]

if you do brine be sure the water is pretty warm when you put your bird in, not hot enough to cook it but warm. and be sure to rinse! the first time my mom brined a turkey she didnt rinse it before she threw it in the oven. it was the best turkey i have ever had but you for sure didnt have to season it any and we probably drank 10 gallons of water at the dinner table that day. there were 7 people at the table and when we left all that was left on the plater was bones. i think that was the first year there wasnt turkey leftovers for the next week or so.

 

[saddina]

Coq au vin, chicken in red wine was done with old roosters, it's rich and yummy. There's a few good recipies at the food network site.

 

[Opa]

I would never brine poultry in warm water. Allowing a bird to set in warm water is asking for problems with spoilage. Most site recommend ice water.

 

[bethandjoeync]

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I agree, let the water be at least room temp if not a little cooler, because any warmer and bacteria could be a major problem

 

[Buckhorn Farm]

I use a small ice chest put in the water and salt stir until the salt is dissolved add spices and lots of ice. That way you are not taking up room in your refrigerator.

 

[texasgal]

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Saw this on the food channel just yesterday .. skinless chicken was put in big baggies with Red wine, bay leaf, other herbs and stuff .. overnite .. or more..

Yum yum yum.