Minowa Capon

Capon - Not Your Average Chicken

Our Minowa Capons are:

• Grade A USDA Inspected
• All Natural*
• Never given hormones or growth stimulants**
• Raised on family farms
• Fed an all-vegetarian diet
• Free Range

A chicken is just a chicken, right? Not necessarily - a Capon is not your average chicken. Some even call it the 'Super Chicken', due to its rich and tender flavor. Capon is essentially a rooster that is gelded, or surgically neutered at three weeks of age to neutralize the muscular development of the bird. This centuries-old technique contributes to a plumper and juicier bird which also improves the texture compared to a traditional roast chicken.

A Capon is wonderful all year round, and it serves as a tender, flavorful and delicious alternative to turkey at Thanksgiving.

Serving Sizes: 

• 7-9 lbs. serves approximately 9 people
• 9-11 lbs. serves approximately 11 people

Cooking Notes

• Thaw in the refrigerator for 1-1½ days or in cool water for 4-6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Remove leg binding to open body cavity. Remove neck and giblet package from body cavity, cook for stuffing or refrigerate until ready to use.
• Rinse and drain capon.
• Salt if desired.
• Place capon, breast side up, on rack in roasting pan.
• Cover roaster and place in pre-heated oven.
• Allow approximately 25 minutes per pound cooking time for an unstuffed capon*.
• Uncover capon for the last 45 minutes of cooking time to brown, or until desired color and meat thermometer registers 180-185°F. Legs should move easily in their sockets.
• Allow to cool slightly before carving.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

*Dark cookware may shorten cooking time.

Other Capon Details
Our capons are well-fed until approximately 16 weeks until they weigh 10-13 lbs. This is double the lifespan of conventional chickens, making the birds a special dinner centerpiece throughout the entire year.

The long growing process naturally produces a high-weight bird with well-marbled meat.

*No artificial ingredients. Minimally processed. **Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in poultry.