Ivor
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« on: May 18, 2010, 11:24:27 am » |
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Hi, I was wondering how long folks are hanging birds for. Would a week be too long when the air temp is about 15 degrees during the day and 10 at night? Thanks
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DUCK_GARDENER
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2010, 10:08:30 pm » |
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When you say hanging, do you mean bleeding or resting/tenderizing? I have been leaving them in the refer for 3-4 days then cooking them, as they are tough if they are too fresh and stiff still. I do not know about hanging them outside, as I live in central CA. It doesn't get cold enough here. Any mid west raisers around? DG
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2010, 03:10:04 am » |
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Thanks for your answer
I mean the stage after slaughter where they are traditionally "hung" by the feet. for 1 or 2 weeks, especially game birds.
However in the absence of an reply I killed. plucked and drew, and then put in the refrigerator for 5 days. The bird was a year old and it was good, a little tough around the legs, but we overcooked because of the cavity smell. I gather next time it would be better to draw the bird just prior to cooking?
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2010, 03:28:26 am » |
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I evicerate them, or remove the innards right after I pluck them. Some say if you wait a day or so the meat will taste stronger. I have never tried it myself, though. I don't like the idea of leaving anything that has bacteria in it in the bird while it rests. Personal choice. Ours were good, too, after 4 days. DG
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