A castrated rooster grilled or even oven-baked? No problem. In our latest video, from the Sunday BBQ format, we show you how to make a stuffed capon grilled or oven-baked. You'll learn everything about preparation, the stuffing recipe, the internal temperature, and the right side dishes in this video . We also explain more about capons in this article. Fun fact: Capons are castrated shortly before sexual maturity.
Buying a capon - what you need to consider
Label Rouge - The label from France
Poultry bearing the Label Rouge seal are exceptional, high-quality French products. Among other products, the meat of chickens and capons from the Bresse region is considered a delicacy. These animals are bred and fattened under strict conditions, with their diet consisting of high-quality grains. The chickens are raised in a natural environment, resulting in a tender and succulent flavor that is ideal for festive dishes, such as the Christmas roast. During the Christmas season, many enjoy a guinea fowl capon or corn-fed capon stuffed with truffle and cooked in the oven.
In addition, chickens with the seal are at least 81 days old ( capons even 120 days) and are completely antibiotic-free. Slaughter therefore does not take place before the minimum age. These are free-range chickens that have ample space to roam and are fed corn and other high-quality feed. Strict hygiene controls ensure that the chickens grow up well. Learn more here .
Guinea fowl or corn-fed chicken?
The choice between guinea fowl and corn-fed chicken is crucial for many gourmets, especially around Christmas time. While corn-fed chicken is often prized for its tender texture and succulent flavor, guinea fowl , particularly the guinea fowl capon , is considered a true delicacy. Guinea fowl originated in Africa. It is a game bird that has gained popularity in French cuisine over the decades. Especially Mediterranean, grilled with lots of herbs or cooked with tomatoes and red wine, guinea fowl is ideal for southern cuisine. The most important difference is that these are two different breeds. Corn-fed chicken is also a different color than guinea fowl ; since corn-fed chickens are mostly fed corn, the corn color is transferred to the animal. In terms of taste, the main difference is that guinea fowl are game chickens and therefore have a slightly gamey flavor, in contrast to classic corn-fed chicken .
Order and prepare poultry
Selecting and ordering poultry has become increasingly important in recent years, especially when it comes to quality. Capons are particularly popular, prized for their tender and succulent flavor. These special birds are often imported from France, where they are raised and fattened under the best conditions. The fat and nutritional intake of these chickens contribute significantly to their flavor, making them especially attractive for festive occasions such as the Christmas season.
If you want to enjoy a capon dish, you should focus on the correct preparation. Oven cooking is a popular method for cooking the chicken to perfection, ensuring it tastes wonderful. But grilling capon (for example, as a roast chicken) is also a good alternative to goose at Christmas. We have both items in our range.
If you're looking for a festive roast this Christmas, you can safely check out our ready-made roast goose service and our success guarantee. We offer both for:
With our goose roasting service (ready-to-serve), you receive your desired poultry already prepared by us. We do the work for you, and all you have to do is pick it up. With our guaranteed success, however, you receive your desired poultry pre -cooked and vacuum-packed. Then all you have to do is put it in the oven or grill and wait. Otherwise, you don't have to do anything else. So it's not difficult.
You can pick up the poultry from us with a guaranteed success or order it for delivery. This is also possible with parts, such as fillets or legs . We also offer a side dish service . It's the same here: either ready-made for pickup or simply to warm up at home (with delivery). Order it easily online.