Description
** STOCK UPDATE ** We have now sold out of 3-4kg cockerels, and any larger cockerels are low on stock. We will have these available for collection only, so please call the shop to order.
A Christmas Cockerel is fantastic eating, combining the taste, succulence and texture of a quality free-range chicken with the size of a turkey (approx 5kgs)
As with our turkeys, the cockerels are slow-reared for exceptional taste. With a life span of 130 days compared to the average supermarket chicken, which is reared to 38 days, they are grown to maturity resulting in super large sizes and fabulous moist meat. They grow on grass pastures on a family farm in Warwickshire, fed on a natural cereal-based diet with no artificial additives or growth stimulants being added to their feed.
They are bred to the highest welfare standards, with plenty of space, outdoor light, food and water. They are reared by Heart of England Farm who specialize in Christmas fowl.
Your cockerel will come in a presentation box, oven-ready with a brochure, recipe card, letter and pop-up timer.
The cockerels come between 3-6kg and feed up to 12 people
Christmas Cockerels are hand-plucked and dry-aged in a temperature-controlled environment.
Recipe for Roast Cockerel with Butter & Herbs
Preparation time: 10 minutes plus resting
Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes approx
Ingredients:
- Serves 8-10
- 4kg (approx.) Free Range Cockerel
- 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary & sage)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon
- Salt & Pepper
- 400ml Chicken stock
- 50ml red wine or 20ml marsalla
- Remove the cockerel from the fridge 45 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 180.
- Mix together the chopped herbs and butter, season and rub all over the cockerel. Place the garlic cloves and lemon (cut in half) inside the cavity.
- Place in a large roasting tin and put in the oven for 16 minutes per 450g/1lb, plus an extra 16 minutes or until the juices run clear. (If the cockerel is browning too much place foil lightly over the top.
- Once cooked, remove the cockerel from the oven and place on a serving plate – cover with foil to rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Make the gravy by placing the tray over a low heat – adding the red wine/marsalla and the chicken stock. Allow to come to the boil and reduce slightly. For added smoothness add 10g of butter to the gravy.
- Carve the cockerel and serve with the gravy, roast potatoes, roast sweet potatoes, red cabbage, parsnips and streaky bacon rolls.
When is a Capon not a Capon? Caponisation is illegal in the UK but still widely practiced in mainland Europe. Essentially it is a process which can be physical or with hormones, which neuters the cockerel allowing the bird to become plump for the table. We do not caponise our Cockerels. Our rearing method, along with the naturally waning day length during their rearing, means that this practice is totally unnecessary.
Mr & Mrs James & Inna Smith –
I would like to be informed when these are available for next year if this is possible thanks!
Fred Duncannon –
I’ve signed you up to our newsletter which is the best way to find out about when this is available. Many thanks
Mrs Lynne Williams –
please could you sign me up for the newletter for xmas availability
thank you
Fred Duncannon –
I’ve added you to our newsletter and will keep you posted on Capon. Many thanks
Elizabeth Frost –
We would like to order a capon when possible please?
Therisa Huddleston –
Would like to know when available at xmas
Shirley McNabney –
Hi please can you sign me up for your newsletter… thanks!
Everton Ellis –
Looking to purchase capon for Christmas
Carol –
Also looking to purchase cockerel/capon do you deliver if so how soon to christmas
Many thanks
Mary Seymour –
Please let me know when I can order a capon, thank you, Mary
Joan Prout –
Looking to purchase Cockerell for Christmas 23
AJ Hyde –
For Christmas 3023
Brian Smith –
I would like to buy a capon
Colette Dumont –
I am not yet a client, please sign me up to your newsletter to let me know when Christmas cockerels are available to order
Many thanks
Valerie Randolph –
I’m looking to buy a capon for Christmas 2023 please.
Val Randolph –
I’m looking to buy a capon for Christmas 2023 please.
Pauline Crosby –
Would love to get the newsletter for when they become available. Thank you kindly
Deone –
Christmas order
Iain Cullen –
I’ve never had cockerel before and would love to try one for Christmas. Could I please be signed up for the news letter so I know when they are ready to order thanks
Elaine Baker –
Can you please sign me up for your newsletter.
Fred Duncannon –
Thanks Elaine, I have added you to our newsletter.
Eileen Laws –
Would likea capon for Christmas
Fred Duncannon –
Hi Eileen, you can order a cockerel on our website and it will be available for pick up or delivery the week before Christmas.
Many thanks
Fred
Verona –
Thought I might try for first time ever!