Sunday, 24 February 2013

Full Course: Roast Chicken

I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he cannot have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.
- Henry IV

A fond reminiscent memory of my previous foods class includes a Thanksgiving dinner with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and bread stuffing. The roast comes full circle where we now prepare a full course of roast chicken, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. Beyond the amazing meal itself, the experience of making such a meal will forever be a bookmarked page in the tome of my food memories.

The roast of chicken:

 
Our roasting vessel and basting tool.
 
 
Our gracious bird, secured on its path to deliciousness.
 
 
Our seasonings of choice: onions, garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme.
 
 
Ready for roasting.
 
 
85ºC/187ºF is our thermal target.
 

The carved chicken, courtesy of Ms. Moon and Wendy.
 
 
The whole collection, seconds away from disappearing.
 
 
Wendy's portion, with freshly ground pepper.
 
 
A plate fit for any king.

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