The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Spatchcock chicken          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes Author Message Sylvia Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Nr. Chalus, Haute Vienne Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:54 am    Post subject: Spatchcock chicken Wasn't sure where to put this so hope this is OK. Hubby and I both used to enjoy (what Tesco called) spatchcock chicken, a whole one each with a salad or half each for a roast dinner. Does anyone know if there is a particular breed needed for these and at what age are they usually killed? Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15426 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:22 am    Post subject: A quick Google says its usually a young chicken no more than 6 weeks old. Remove backbone & flatten out. No particular breeds mentioned though. http://www.reallynicerecipes.com/recipes/page.php?section=poultry&recipe=spatchcock Back to top Gilly C Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2478 Location: South Cumbria Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:30 am    Post subject: Spatchcock is a method of preparing a bird to cook, as CP said, I do it for BBQ I suspect the word you are looking for is Pouissin (spelling) as in young bird Back to top Sylvia Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Nr. Chalus, Haute Vienne Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:16 pm    Post subject: Sorry, probably didn't make myself clear, I know what a spatchcock is and how to cook it etc,. I just wanted to know if there was a particular breed that was more suitable. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group