Poultry Flashcards
0
Q
Roaster chickens
A
3-5 months old
2.5-4.5 pounds
Roasted whole
1
Q
Broiler-fryer chicken
A
9-12 weeks of age
1.5-2.5 pounds
Most tender, most common
2
Q
Capons
A
Rooster under 8 months old, meaty, juicy
3
Q
Stewing chickens
A
Large, less tender, more than 10 months old
Used in dishes
4
Q
Rock Cornish game hens
A
One hen=one serving
5
Q
Fryer-roaster turkeys
A
5-9 pounds
6
Q
Hen turkeys
A
Female turkeys
8-16 pounds
7
Q
Tom turkeys
A
Male turkeys
Weigh up to 24 pounds
8
Q
Self-basting turkeys
A
Injected with broth, oil, or butter to make moist and flavorful
