Batch cooking whole chickens

Dovenoir · 07-18-2014, 11:38 AM

I want to get a bunch made to freeze so I can stop using canned chicken. And get some bone broth cubes stocked in the freezer.

How many would you make at once? How would you spice it?

I'm thinking maybe roasting 4 to start and see how long the shredded meat lasts?

Would that be like 350 for 4-5 hours if I have that many birds? Like cooking a 20 lb turkey?

Marrae · 07-18-2014, 11:53 AM

What size/weight are the individual chickens?

Dovenoir · 07-18-2014, 01:06 PM

The ones from Aldi range close to 5 lbs.

RiverRock · 07-18-2014, 01:29 PM

I would cook as many as can fit in your roasting pan. I have one pan that fits 2, and another that fits 3. Roasting time might only be about 1.5 hours, because it is based on the weight of an individual chicken, not the total weight. I would still use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. I'll see if I can find a link to my favourite spice rub.

light of mine · 07-18-2014, 02:51 PM

RiverRock · 07-18-2014, 04:04 PM

I can't find the link for the recipe I printed off the internet. I think this is the updated page. If you scroll down a bit, you will find the rub ingredients. Instead of cooking the chicken with all the veggies listed, my earlier version has a chopped onion placed in the cavity that has been rubbed with the seasonings. http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/whol...a-slow-cooker/ It is delicious cooked in the slow cooker and also roasted.

I use half the cayenne called for in this recipe:

Rub Ingredients for the Chicken

4 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

Sparrow · 07-18-2014, 04:22 PM

That looks good! I also just like to stuff some rosemary and garlic under the skin and in the cavity. Sometimes lemon too.

RiverRock · 07-18-2014, 05:33 PM

I'm roasting chickens for dinner tonight.

Sparrow · 07-18-2014, 05:51 PM

You dare turn on the oven?

RiverRock · 07-18-2014, 06:22 PM

It has cooled off here today. Expecting rain tomorrow.

Sparrow · 07-18-2014, 06:26 PM

We are too. It's cooler , but not cool enough. Breezy

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Dovenoir · 07-19-2014, 09:19 AM

It's normally in the 90s here, but we're in the low 70s and 50s at night when I'd be cooking.

If we go though this quickly i may make a charcoal oven. DH just scored a truckload of bricks

07-18-2014, 11:38 AM	#1
Dovenoir Rose Garden Dove - noir Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 5,600	Batch cooking whole chickens I want to get a bunch made to freeze so I can stop using canned chicken. And get some bone broth cubes stocked in the freezer. How many would you make at once? How would you spice it? I'm thinking maybe roasting 4 to start and see how long the shredded meat lasts? Would that be like 350 for 4-5 hours if I have that many birds? Like cooking a 20 lb turkey? __________________ Lyz

07-18-2014, 11:53 AM	#2
Marrae Moderator in Tweens & Teens, Teens & Beyond, the Cookbook, Let's Talk, Drawing Closer, and Bible Study The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: U K Posts: 10,647	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens What size/weight are the individual chickens? __________________ **~ Ruth * ~*** wife (dh A, ~ 33 ~ years) mother (dd G 29, ds D 25) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8 : 28

07-18-2014, 01:06 PM	#3
Dovenoir Rose Garden Dove - noir Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 5,600	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens The ones from Aldi range close to 5 lbs. __________________ Lyz

07-18-2014, 01:29 PM	#4
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens I would cook as many as can fit in your roasting pan. I have one pan that fits 2, and another that fits 3. Roasting time might only be about 1.5 hours, because it is based on the weight of an individual chicken, not the total weight. I would still use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. I'll see if I can find a link to my favourite spice rub. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock. Last edited by RiverRock; 07-18-2014 at 01:37 PM.

07-18-2014, 02:51 PM	#5
light of mine Rose Trellis Baby smooches Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN Posts: 2,546	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens __________________ ~Christina, WAHM, Devoted wife to my wonderful DH 2001, Loving mother to DD Cola 01/06 and DS Q-man 03/08, DD Nutter 'Butter 12/2010, and new DD babybear 11/13

07-18-2014, 04:04 PM	#6
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens I can't find the link for the recipe I printed off the internet. I think this is the updated page. If you scroll down a bit, you will find the rub ingredients. Instead of cooking the chicken with all the veggies listed, my earlier version has a chopped onion placed in the cavity that has been rubbed with the seasonings. http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/whol...a-slow-cooker/ It is delicious cooked in the slow cooker and also roasted. I use half the cayenne called for in this recipe: Rub Ingredients for the Chicken 4 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp black pepper __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock. Last edited by RiverRock; 07-18-2014 at 04:10 PM.

07-18-2014, 04:22 PM	#7
Sparrow Rose Garden Immerse your soul in love. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 17,611	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens That looks good! I also just like to stuff some rosemary and garlic under the skin and in the cavity. Sometimes lemon too. __________________ Manda Mama to: Bear 16.75 Funny and Tender. Larger than life. ENFP Max 14 Affectionate and Spirited. Artist Chickadee 8! She's Sunshine and Song. Born in the caul We have a fur baby. A cat called Charlie

07-18-2014, 05:33 PM	#8
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens I'm roasting chickens for dinner tonight. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

07-18-2014, 05:51 PM	#9
Sparrow Rose Garden Immerse your soul in love. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 17,611	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens You dare turn on the oven? __________________ Manda Mama to: Bear 16.75 Funny and Tender. Larger than life. ENFP Max 14 Affectionate and Spirited. Artist Chickadee 8! She's Sunshine and Song. Born in the caul We have a fur baby. A cat called Charlie

07-18-2014, 06:22 PM	#10
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens It has cooled off here today. Expecting rain tomorrow. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

07-18-2014, 06:26 PM	#11
Sparrow Rose Garden Immerse your soul in love. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 17,611	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens We are too. It's cooler , but not cool enough. Breezy h __________________ Manda Mama to: Bear 16.75 Funny and Tender. Larger than life. ENFP Max 14 Affectionate and Spirited. Artist Chickadee 8! She's Sunshine and Song. Born in the caul We have a fur baby. A cat called Charlie

07-19-2014, 09:19 AM	#12
Dovenoir Rose Garden Dove - noir Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 5,600	Re: Batch cooking whole chickens It's normally in the 90s here, but we're in the low 70s and 50s at night when I'd be cooking. If we go though this quickly i may make a charcoal oven. DH just scored a truckload of bricks __________________ Lyz

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