Thanks to Johnny & Joe for leading this 3 part post off.
Stewing Chicken - is an old hen that is past it's laying prime. Tough, dry and requires a long slow heat cooking process.
That's where I screwed up on.
My In-laws gave me stewing chicken that my brother in law had processed during a farming class. The bird looked good, and I had a grand idea for Sunday Chicken dinner.
I cut the bird down into sections, put it into a pot with olive oil and potatoes, fennel bulb, onions, garlic, and vegetable stock. Covered and put into the oven and cooked for about 1.5 hours.
Lets say that the veggies were wonderful!
Good round flavor, not too fruity. It was a pleasant drink to go with the vegetables!
I came up with a plan, but not until we finish dessert. You'll have to wait until the next post for dessert: Pear tart with a shortbread crust.
Read Part 2
Read Part 3
That's where I screwed up on.
My In-laws gave me stewing chicken that my brother in law had processed during a farming class. The bird looked good, and I had a grand idea for Sunday Chicken dinner.
I cut the bird down into sections, put it into a pot with olive oil and potatoes, fennel bulb, onions, garlic, and vegetable stock. Covered and put into the oven and cooked for about 1.5 hours.
Lets say that the veggies were wonderful!
The chicken it self was dry, tough, rubbery, and plain dull. I was sunk. My pride was hurt and I felt just dumb. I should have know better I thought.
There was though a grand plus side to the dinner - The Wine for starters.
My friend David over at La Buona Tavola turned me on to a wonderful bottle of Italian red wine.
I came up with a plan, but not until we finish dessert. You'll have to wait until the next post for dessert: Pear tart with a shortbread crust.
Read Part 2
Read Part 3
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