“How to Quarter a Chicken”

Austin, Texas. June 20, 2013

I’m all about cooking with economy, finding ways to do more with less, save scraps and turn them into something delicious, and channel the inner pioneer in you. Buying a whole bird is way more economical than buying its parts. Plus you get the carcass left over to use for delicious soup or stock. Here is a how-to video to take you through the process.

Try going for a whole bird next time you’re in the meat aisle!

Enjoy, my friends.

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mtcarrie says:

June 20, 2013 at 12:56 pm

Thanks for the demonstration, you make it look very easy.

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Thad S. says:

June 20, 2013 at 5:48 pm

Thanks for the demo, I noted some tricks I have not done before with a whole bird. So, I am wondering how one goes about de-boning a bird? It seems like a tricky operation but I imagine there are some professional tricks that make it easier.

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- Georgia says:
  
  June 21, 2013 at 9:29 am
  
  You’re in luck Thad! The very next video is going to be on how to de-bone a bird! Stay tuned.
  
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  - Thad S says:
    
    June 21, 2013 at 10:22 am
    
    You have fan mind reader skills I see:)
    
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Bethany says:

June 21, 2013 at 12:20 pm

My husband and I were just talking about cutting up chicken the other night. After he butchered, figuratively speaking, our beer can chicken, and complained about not know how to cut up a chicken. I think I’ll have him watch this:) It’s much better than I explained it!

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