dark meat


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Noun1.dark meat - the flesh of the legs of fowl used as food
bird, fowl - the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food
drumstick - the lower joint of the leg of a fowl
second joint, thigh - the upper joint of the leg of a fowl
meat - the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
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Average market prices for dark meat, jumbo wings and chicken tenders were all higher than the same period a year ago.
We usually don't brine fattier dark meat, but since we were roasting the drumsticks for a fairly long time in the grill's dry heat we brined them first in salt water to help them retain their juices as well as to season them.
Fried chicken plates will be available in white or dark meat and must be pre-ordered by calling the restaurant at 864-225-1717 by 5 p.m.
Chicken Since dark meat is less expensive than white meat, Alexander says restaurants often use dark meat in their chicken noodle soup.
"Plus, you don't get all the leftover dark meat with the crown," he said.
Not only is 70% of UK dark meat exported to the EU, Britain also depends on the Union for much of its imported poultry.
For all the glory without the effort: Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Deboned British Bronze Turkey, PS75 We like a turkey that looks like a turkey (rather than a crown that looks like a blob of meat), and we like the option of dark meat as well as light (those in the know say it's the tastiest bit for turkey sandwiches).
The following chart provides the temperature to which your food is not only safe, but is the best quality: Chicken, Turkey White Meat: 170 degrees F Chicken, Turkey Dark Meat: 180 degrees F Ground Chicken, Turkey: 165 degrees F - Those suffering any of the bird flu symptoms should instantly contact a doctor and inform the Ministry of Health.
A rich white wine can be a good way to go as it won't overpower the delicate white meat, but can also cope with the dark meat and trimmings.
If overcooked, the white breast meat will dry out first, as it has less fat than dark meat. As long as the breast meat has enough moisture so that it isn't dry or chewy, it will be fine.