Thanksgiving Turkey in Caul Fat

Caul Fat & A Thanksgiving Turkey Met in a Bar….

Thank You to my Awesome Friend and Neighbor Barbara, she is a wealth ok Knowledge, and a great cook, she gave me the Caul Fat….

Turkey in Caul Fat
Turkey in Caul Fat

What is Caul Fat you say?  Well, its one of three varieties of lard that can be obtained from a pig/hog.

Caul fat is a lacy membrane of fat that surrounds the stomach and other digestive organs. It’s sometimes called fat netting, and in France, it is referred to as crépine.  Caul has a stringy texture,  it is difficult to render, and its a rare hard to find fat. it has a pronounced porky flavor. Its exclusive development gives it a unique function as a wrapper for sausages and forcemeats.  The French tradition of charcuterie, Think sausage-making, has many items that consist of some type of filling wrapped in caul fat,. they are called crépinettes, and they can be shaped like patties or small round bundles.  Some great info on Pork Fats/Lards can be found here… https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-caul-fat-995601

Thanksgiving Dinner 2017
Thanksgiving Dinner 2017

 

 

Thanksgiving Dinner 2017
Thanksgiving Dinner 2017
188f Close to perfect
188f Close to perfect
I cook in a French Roasting pan it takes an hour and a half off the cook time.
I cook in a french Roasting pan it takes an hour and a half off the cook time.

Below are links to some covered roasting pans on Amazon.com  i use the sale of these to fund this site.

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