The many ways of chicken

Chuckwagon · Post by **Chuckwagon** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 06:33

the smoker is full up now!

Jim, use a temporary smoker made from an overturned cardboard box, a dowel jammed through it, and a hot plate for your sawdust. Works like a charm!

Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 19:06

I butchered 37 free chickens over the weekend, I've been busy making stock and various treats!

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 19:21

Rendered chicken fat used refrigerator cold makes excellant biscuits and pie pastry.

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 19:40

Nothing goes to waste, we cherish all the schmalz we can get and use it regularly.
I'm using some today in chicken rillettes.
I'm set to butcher another 25 or so free chickens in a couple weeks.

Dave Zac · Post by **Dave Zac** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 21:26

Baconologist wrote:Nothing goes to waste, we cherish all the schmalz we can get and use it regularly.
I'm using some today in chicken rillettes.
I'm set to butcher another 25 or so free chickens in a couple weeks.

that time of year alright. I did a few dozen this past weekend too. Turkeys, ducks and more chickens over the next month. By the middle of fall the pantry is stuffed and the freezers are loaded. what a wonderful feeling indeed.

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 23:27

I just read through the thread and realized that I haven't posted concerning seasoning boneless chicken just as for sausage and the roasting to just barely done and canning using standard methods. The method is worth trying to see if it suits your taste. A half pint will make a salad for two people and a pint will make a cassasole for four people.

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 22:24

Dave Zac wrote:By the middle of fall the pantry is stuffed and the freezers are loaded. what a wonderful feeling indeed.

Yes, it sure is!!!

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 22:56

A well stocked freezer and pantry is a fine investment in food and a great hedge against hunger and price increases.