When life gives you lemons... add pepper

[Squid Bait]

I've been being woken up at around 4 A.M by a rather confused rooster for the last week or so. Tonight I made the best out of this situation, by making dinner out of my pre-dawn friend. It was the first of my birds that I've butchered and eaten. I must say, I've had better chicken, but I had to improvise on several ingredients, and it was still quite edible.

Now with a belly full of lemon-pepper chicken and the knowledge of a quiet morning ahead, I should sleep well tonight.

Bob

 

[picklespickles]

there is something very true that the first one is easiest if it is done for a REASON.

 

[AK-Bird-brain]

It also helps to age the meat (especially the legs/thighs) for a few days in salt water in the fridge. It helps soften it up.
Not as satisfying as killing and frying within minutes but a lot more palatable.

 

[Squid Bait]

Thanks AK. It was a bit tough. What ratio of salt to water?

 

[dancingbear]

Marinating in buttermilk or yogurt helps tenderize meat, too. And tastes great.

 

[JennsPeeps]

DBF and I snickered throughout this entire post!

 

[AK-Bird-brain]

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Dont know? I just add salt to water until it tastes salty. Not very scientific but it seems to work for me.