Chapon or Capon

This year for Christmas we're not doing a goose! Instead, we shall have a moist tender, sweet, and juicy chapon, or capon. A first for me!

Romans first invented the capon, a castrated rooster, as in 162 they had a grain shortage and forbade hens from being fed grain. To get around that pesky little rule, cheeky Romans castrated roosters and fed them grain. This led to a meat less gamey and even more tender than chicken meat. Castrated at about 10 days old, the chapons don't move around much and certainly aren't aggressive. 

Chapons aren't sold in supermarkets, you have to order one from your butcher or go directly to a farm. They are generally quite cher. Well worth it? Stay tuned, I'll let you know how it went!

Gros bisous de chapon et a demain!

Love, Charley