Comments on: Simplest Roast Chicken

By: liahuber

liahuber — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 00:22:00 +0000

GREAT question, Charlotte! A V-rack is literally a raised wire rack shaped like a v that fits in your roasting pan, and lets air circulate around the chicken. If you don’t have one, I’d recommend laying the chicken down a bed of “stalks” … any old kind will do, celery, fennel, even carrots.

Hope that helps!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 23:45:00 +0000

What is a V-rack? And can I make a “makeshift” one?

By: liahuber

liahuber — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:47:00 +0000

Thanks for asking, Judilyn. There are all kinds of scientific answers for why to salt meat, most of which revolve around the salt helping the cells retain moisture, which makes the meat juicier. I’ve found that, but I’ve also found that rubbing a salt and pepper mixture both under the skin and sprinkling a bit on top seasons both the skin (and makes it super crisp) and the meat all the way through. Note, I’m definitely not talking an exorbitant amount of salt … only about 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons. I’ll be curious to hear what you think! I’ll be that Nesco roaster comes in handy at Thanksgiving …

By: judilyn

judilyn — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 02:16:00 +0000

What is the purpose of putting so much salt in and on the chicken meat? Doesn’t that draw out the juices and dry out the meat? I do mine breast side down in a Nesco roaster. The juices all flow downward into the breast area, and it is unbelievably moist. A sprig of herb sounds like a nice addition. Must try that.

By: Lia Huber

Lia Huber — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:08:30 +0000

Oh yea. Julie, you’re going to love this one. We have it probably once a week and I still crave it each week.

By: Alison Ashton

Alison Ashton — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:59:57 +0000

It may well be the easiest roast chix ever. And it’s GOOD, too!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:34:50 +0000

Thanks for the easiest roast chicken recipe I’ve seen. Maybe my next bird will be more successful.

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Five Make-Ahead Musts | Nourish Network — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:22:55 +0000

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Caramelized Sunchokes with Meyer Lemon Zest and Parsley | Nourish Network — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:02:53 +0000

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