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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 14, 2008 16:20:11 GMT
I have been offered a couple of guineafowl and I said yes without thinking...I haven't the faintest idea what to do with them and how they taste.
Can any of you help with recipes and tips please!!
RF
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Post by Amo on Feb 14, 2008 17:58:20 GMT
My absolute favorite meat! Very close to chicken, just a bit.... warmer?...
How are they coming to you? Oven ready? Just roast them.
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Post by Plocket on Feb 14, 2008 18:56:22 GMT
Well if they come covered in feathers you need to have a chat with your butcher and get him to hang them for you! ;D If they are oven ready then you cook them the same as any poultry: 20 minutes per lb plus 20 minutes, at 180 degrees. Guineafowl are delicious, like the best chicken you've ever tasted - I hope you enjoy them  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Feb 14, 2008 18:58:30 GMT
I've never tasted them before, sounds interesting! Please let us know how you get on RF  S x |
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Post by owdboggy on Feb 15, 2008 9:50:17 GMT
Have to agree, the taste is like chicken used to taste hundreds of years ago!
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 15, 2008 10:23:51 GMT
Thanks for your replies.....I am getting them tomorrow apparently ....oven ready....thank heavens and I was going to do them for Sunday lunch or perhaps freeze one ...I don't know yet.
I am looking forward to trying them.
RF
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Post by Amo on Feb 15, 2008 12:27:31 GMT
1 does OH and I a treat. After roasting for about 50 mins I just cut into quarters and we have half each. Enjoy!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 12:47:25 GMT
Thanks for your replies.....I am getting them tomorrow apparently ....oven ready....thank heavens and I was going to do them for Sunday lunch or perhaps freeze one ...I don't know yet. I am looking forward to trying them. RF Not had any in ages but must agree with what's been said - tastes like chicken but even better. ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 17, 2008 13:20:34 GMT
So back with my report - we got 2 guineafowl yesterday. I have frozen one and we have eaten the other for lunch today. When the wife of the fella heard that we had never tried them and basically didn't know what to do with them, she prepared one of them for us - all I had to do was put it in the oven. She had stuffed the breasts with apples.....wonderful.
RF
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Post by Plocket on Feb 17, 2008 13:36:22 GMT
Num num! I guess you liked them then?
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 17, 2008 13:50:25 GMT
We will definitely be eating them again - I have asked to be remembered next time that they have some - they are not so easy to buy here.
RF
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Post by Plocket on Feb 17, 2008 15:07:28 GMT
Hurrah! Well hopefully you'll get a regular supply |
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Post by Spruance on Feb 17, 2008 17:40:30 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 17, 2008 17:55:33 GMT
That certainly looks useful Spruance - thanks - I must admit that they really do taste good.
RF
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Post by Essexgirl on Feb 18, 2008 8:14:46 GMT
Never tried guinea fowl but after reading this thread I think I'll try to get hold of some.
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Post by Amo on Feb 18, 2008 8:56:07 GMT
Sainsbury's do them regularly EG but I'm not sure if they have the same season as phesant and partridge or if they are reared, in which case you may have to wait until Autumn. Worth the wait though.
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Post by Amo on Feb 25, 2008 19:08:10 GMT
Sainsbury's had them down a third in price yesterday. Worth the effort if you can.  |
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