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My birds are flexible when they come back from the processor too, I think it must be becasue they do it so quick, and the legs are in a relaxed position before rigor sets in. You can also let the chicken rest a few days in the fridge after thawing too, and flex the leg muscles a bit when you put it into the roast pan.
I have asked my wonderful hubby when he goes turkey hunting not to carry the turkey by the legs when he is coming out of the bush. but he says it's too difficult to carry it otherwise. Try cooking a turkey with the legs standing straight up. Tastes fine but looks funny.
My birds are flexible when they come back from the processor too, I think it must be becasue they do it so quick, and the legs are in a relaxed position before rigor sets in. You can also let the chicken rest a few days in the fridge after thawing too, and flex the leg muscles a bit when you put it into the roast pan.
I have asked my wonderful hubby when he goes turkey hunting not to carry the turkey by the legs when he is coming out of the bush. but he says it's too difficult to carry it otherwise. Try cooking a turkey with the legs standing straight up. Tastes fine but looks funny.