I'm packing to move, and it's taking up all my time. After fifteen years of living in the same place, I've picked up a few things—such as Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria—that make getting out of this place a bit more complicated than when I left my last residence. At present, I barely have time to cook, never mind eat or write about it.
Still, I want to share one little anecdote, and a nice tip. Last Friday, after I interviewed Pete Wells, I came home and roasted a chicken. After I took it out of the oven, I let it sit for about ten minutes on a deep plate with a nice, curved edge to it. The juices collected on the plate, and after I carved the bird, I placed the meat in the rich liquid. I served it family style. Nina took a few slices of the chicken for herself, and exclaimed, "The juices tonight are just so good."
Here is a great video that the New York Times prepared a few years ago about how to carve a turkey. The same method works very well on a chicken. Enjoy.
I bought my dad a custom made cutting board for Christmas, one with an ultra deep trough to catch the juices, because as far as my family is concerned it’s the whole point of a roast chicken! Yum.
Thanks for the video. I’m a baker by trade, so I always need more tips to help out my savory skills.
Who can’t use more instruction on carving? Thanks for pointing to this video! LOVE your blog.