Chickens Quote by Sylvia Townsend Warner
“Here is a kitchen improvement, in return for Peacock. For roasting or basting a chicken, render down your fat or butter with cider: about a third cider. Let it come together slowly, till the smell of cider and the smell of fat are as one. This will enliven even a frozen chicken.”
About This Quote
Source Cookbook: The Art of Cooking, 1950s (hypothetical)
Combining cider with fat creates a harmonious flavor that revitalizes even the dullest chicken.
In simple terms: Cider and fat together improve chicken taste.
Key Takeaway
Use cider when rendering fat for richer flavor.
Themes
cooking
flavor
technique
Mood
savorful
creative
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- roasting chicken
- basting poultry
- holiday meals
- comfort cooking
Key Concepts
culinary chemistry
marination
emulsion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acidity affect fat rendering?
- What other liquids could replace cider?
A Different Perspective
May not work with low‑fat meats or without proper heat control.
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