OT Christmas dinner.

[Scum-Triumphant]

I?m giving up with turkey this year. If it was as nice as chicken then we would eat it all the time. It?s not.
I ordered a Capon from Andrew?s in town and at ?50 I?m hoping it?s good.
I?ve since read that caponizing cockerels is actually illegal in the UK.
So no idea what to expect when I pick it up on Xmas eve.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

I?m giving up with turkey this year. If it was as nice as chicken then we would eat it all the time. It?s not.
I ordered a Capon from Andrew?s in town and at ?50 I?m hoping it?s good.
I?ve since read that caponizing cockerels is actually illegal in the UK.
So no idea what to expect when I pick it up on Xmas eve.

Caponizing is illegal in the UK but selling them isn?t. So your capon is likely to be a European import

[Brin]

Caponizing is illegal in the UK but selling them isn?t. So your capon is likely to be a European import

He needs to be carful he's not eating Batman.....sometimes he has a cape on.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

He needs to be carful he's not eating Batman.....sometimes he has a cape on.

Robin if you want a small portion

[Brin]

Robin if you want a small portion

.....indeed pal.

[Lolmorgan]

so available capons are usually imported or are slow-grown, high-welfare cockerels sold as "capon-style" for a richer taste, perfect for Christmas.We sold hundreds of Capons in the butchers I worked for in the sixties it was legal then. I could be like Grist say?s from France.

[Scum-Triumphant]

so available capons are usually imported or are slow-grown, high-welfare cockerels sold as "capon-style" for a richer taste, perfect for Christmas.We sold hundreds of Capons in the butchers I worked for in the sixties it was legal then. I could be like Grist say?s from France.

Thanks to you and Grist for clearing that up.
Is it true that they are bigger, juicier and tastier.

[Scum-Triumphant]

He needs to be carful he's not eating Batman.....sometimes he has a cape on.

Always the joker.

[Brin]

Always the joker.

Soz pal I could'nt help myself

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Best bird ( except for our lass ) I have had
was capon, mate reared them in his allotment,
what made the meat so good was he fed
them on barley.
I am doing Christmas Dinner this year, due to
my better half not in full health.
I am doing a Turkey crown, pork & beef for 6 up to now.

[Scum-Triumphant]

Soz pal I could'nt help myself

The ?joker? pun.

Your head. 🤣

[Lolmorgan]

Thanks to you and Grist for clearing that up.
Is it true that they are bigger, juicier and tastier.

Yes they are, start at 200c for 20mins then turn it down to 170,160 till its done. Enjoy mate.Cook it breast down then turn it over for the last half hour.Keep basting it.

[Scum-Triumphant]

Yes they are, start at 200c for 20mins then turn it down to 170,160 till it?s. done. Enjoy mate.Cook it breast down then turn it over for the last half hour.Keep basting it.

Brilliant - thanks for the advice.

[Scum-Triumphant]

The capon was delicious. Very tasty and moist. Leftovers went in a curry on Boxing Day and 2 chicken, gammon, leek and cheese pies.

[Lolmorgan]

The capon was delicious. Very tasty and moist. Leftovers went in a curry on Boxing Day and 2 chicken, gammon, leek and cheese pies.

Glad you enjoyed the Capon, I would never get anything else at Christmas.Have a look round in September for a good frozen one the price should be a lot cheaper.