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Capon - Definition and Overview |
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A capon, soon to be roasted for a Christmas dinner. The poultry shop had not removed the feet and tail feathers at the request of the consumer. A capon is a rooster (a male chicken) whose testicles are removed at a young age. Typically the castration is performed when the chicken is between 6 and 20 weeks old.
The benefits are a non-aggressive male that can serve as a mother for baby chicks. They also produce ample, tender meat when butchered and as such are a choice poultry meat in some locales.
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Example Usage of Capon |
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windfalcon: Why can't I find a roast Capon recipe that doesn't involve skimming this and removing that? I just want to roast and baste it. |
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BellyTimberPDX: @ingridc Goose, Capon, Quail(s), Squab(s), Tofurkey? Just kidding about the tofurkey. Maybe that was a little out of line....sorry... |
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RicoandMambo: 7am Get up Mix on www.Q1047.com with @kiddspin - Now Playing "Mr Capon E - Light My Fire" |
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