[Sca-cooks] RE:capon-neck sausage

[A F Murphy]

Thanks, all. Sorry, I wasn't clear. I did know what a capon is, but for
some reason I was under the impression that roasters were capons, as
they are supposed to be big and tender.  Evidently I was mistaken. I
only meet the final product...  Thanks for clarifying.

Anne

Elaine Koogler wrote:

>I don't think so.  A capon is kind of like a steer, as I understand
>it....it's a rooster who's been neutered, whereas a roasting chicken is
>usually a hen.  Capons get to be much larger than regular chickens, almost
>the size of a small turkey...and they are much juicier and tender.  We used
>to have them instead of turkey for Thanksgiving.  Haven't seen one in a
>grocery store in many years, however.
>
>Kiri
>