Off to Visit the Farm

[sarena kopciel]

Thanks to Jay C. and other here and after doing my research, I have finally found several resources for fully grassfed beef, lamb and poultry that also meet my Kosher requirements.

Anyway, that being the case I am going to visit the farm tomorrow and help out with the production of "Koshering" turkeys. I am really excited about helping out and "meeting" my meat!

I was also told there is the possibility of getting some turkey gizzards and liver. Anyone ever use these parts and how? Also what about duck, which will also be available??

[Jay Cohen]

Good job S.

Gizzards are great pan fried in fat, for that matter, anything is good pan fried in fat.

Bone A Petit

[sarena kopciel]

Originally Posted by Jay Cohen

Good job S.

Gizzards are great pan fried in fat, for that matter, anything is good pan fried in fat.

Bone A Petit

Jay, I dunno but many of us former vegetarians are become more hardcore carnivores thanks to you!

[Scott Hanson]

Sarena,

Google a recipe for Confit. Basically, its browned duck or goose that is very slowly stewed in its own fat. It's actually used for preservation of the meat in France. I haven't made this in a while, but if I could find some good duck, it'd be my first choice.

[sarena kopciel]

So my trip to the farm was eventtful in itself. jay I am not sure why I ever listened to you and quit being vegan

Anyway, I went to "help" a small coop that is starting up. Little did I know I would be there to watch and participate in the ritual slaughter, eviserating, defeathering, koshering etc..... It was a long day and I was only there for about 6hrs and they were not even 1/2 way done the goal for today!!

I came home with 2 13# turkeys. One is already in my friend's smoker overnight!! I have never seen or been exposed to so much blood and gore in a few hours.

All in all, it was a great learning experience. I also learned from the farmer that Colgate toothpaste gets the smell out of your hands really well. I also learned that I need to wear rubber boots next time. Oops I said next time......

[Jay Cohen]

More people should take an active role in seeing/preparing their food. I think it would give them a new respect for the farmer and the animal.

Good job.

[sarena kopciel]

Originally Posted by Jay Cohen

More people should take an active role in seeing/preparing their food. I think it would give them a new respect for the farmer and the animal.

Good job.

You are right, but then most ppl think meat/food comes in styrofoam trays shrink wrapped with plastic. Wrote about the experience more on my blog.