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Coon Creek Family Farm
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Handcrafted
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Roast Coon Creek Family Farm Chicken One of the secrets to a well roasted chicken is to begin with a completely thawed bird. We do this by placing the bird in the refrigerator the night before cooking it. The next morning, place the chicken in a sink or stockpot filled with cold water. Around noon, open the wrapping and remove the giblets so the inside of the chicken thaws as well. To prepare the chicken for roasting: Rinse the chicken in cold water. Coat the skin with olive oil. We slip small pads of butter under the skin over the breast to help keep the breast meat moist. Sprinkle the skin with your favorite herbs and spices (e.g. garlic, garlic salt, rosemary, herbs de Provence). Rub the inside of the cavity with olive oil and herbs as well. We also place cut up onions inside the cavity. Take care not to stuff the cavity full. To Roast: We use a covered enamelware roaster. Add about an inch of water to the bottom of the roaster. Place the chicken neck in the roaster and use later for making broth/soup. When the chicken is done, strain this liquid and use it as broth. Cook at approximately 325-340 degrees. Check and baste periodically. A 4# chicken will take approximately 1 ½ hours to cook. The legs should be falling away from the cavity when done. Eat & Enjoy!! Set aside the bones/neck and any extra meat for broth/soup. Beer Can Chicken: ¯ 1 Coon Creek Family Farm Organic Whole Chicken ¯ 1 can of beer ¯ 2-4 tablespoons melted butter ¯ Herbs of your choice (We use Herbs de Provence, onion powder & garlic powder ¯ Olive Oil
1) Completely thaw chicken. If you use a cold water bath, leave in about 6 hours or so to complete this process 2) Pour out (or drink) about ½ of the beer. Using a can opener, add two more holes to the can. 3) Rub olive oil all over the outside AND inside of the chicken. 4) Melt butter and add herbs. Rub mixture under skin on breasts and thighs, as well as inside the cavity. Put remaining mixture in beer can. 5) Place beer can inside cavity so bird “sits up” on the can
To
Cook: Cook indirectly on a charcoal grill, or if on a gas grill – turn off one
burner and place chicken over this area. Use medium heat. Cook a 4.25# chicken
for approximately 1 ½ hours, turning every 20 minutes. Check after 1 hour of
cooking – This is delicious!!
Coon Creek Family
Farm |
Pasture-Raised
Chicken
Homemade
Chicken Stock & Soup
1 pkg.
Coon Creek Family Farm Organic Chicken Backs &/or Wings and/or
carcass from whole roasted Coon Creek Family Farm Chicken