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All in How-To
Have you thought about investing in a backyard flock of your own but ended up overwhelmed with all the conflicting advice on the internet?
It can get super confusing, huh?!
Some folks can make it seem intimidating or unattainable.
So, you just put off the flock you have been dreaming of until you feel more prepared.
And then you never end up feeling prepared.
But what if there is something you can do?
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
A lot of folks have asked what to make with a whole chicken, and while I am a big proponent of using the whole animal - and I have sent out many whole chicken recipes - I understand that for many recipes, you may only want certain cuts of chicken. However, it can be more economical to purchase a chicken whole, so it is always good to know how to cut one up to get the part that you wish to use and save the remaining parts for another time.
The two most crucial components to cutting up a whole chicken are a sharpened knife and a cut glove. A close third is your drink of choice - in my case, a vodka tonic! ha!
I always start with the wings, followed by the rear quarters, the breasts, and finally, the tenders. I know for many, cutting up a whole chicken can seem intimidating. It was for me initially, as well, but I am here to tell you if I can do it, so can you!
Our self-serve, on-farm store is fully stocked with both whole and parted broiler chickens, as well as whole, pastured turkey and eggs, so don’t forget to stop by and stock your freezer.
Pour yourself a beverage, grab your chicken, a cutting board, knife, and cut glove, and give it a go! Let me know if you tried this and how it turned out!
If you have ever tried to make hard-boiled eggs with farm-fresh eggs, you know what a nightmare it can be to peel them without taking a large amount of the white with the shell! This is because when they are so fresh, the inner membrane is still intact and attached to the shell. Never fear, I am here to show you how to get a perfectly-peeled egg every time!
