Comments on: Julia Child’s “Poulet au Porto” (Roast Chicken Steeped with Port Wine, Cream, and Mushrooms)

By: Gordon

Gordon — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:02:36 +0000

I’ve made Poulet au Porto from Julia Child’s seminal book numerous times, but yesterday (Christmas 2010) was the first time I tried your butterflying modification. It came out rather well if I may say so myself (the lack of leftovers was a hint that my opinion was shared by my family and our guests). Thanks for posting the idea — among other things, it shortens the cooking time.

I’ve already got ideas for some good rubs on a butterflied chicken then cooked on the grill. Yummmmmm.

By: angelnina

angelnina — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:37:17 +0000

It’s a great word to throw around the kitchen and scare everybody Thanks Penny!

By: Penny

Penny — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:55:50 +0000

Spatchcock is one of my favorite words. This whole meal sounds incredible. Can hardly wait to give it a try.

By: angelnina

angelnina — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:49:57 +0000

I had no idea it was called that. Now I can’t wait to announce that the next time I’m doing chicken in this style. LOL! I’ll be walking around all day telling everybody I am going to be “spatchcocking”!
I was afraid of flambe as well, so my son fired it up while I stood back. It was pretty well contained and not at all scary.

By: angelnina

angelnina — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:54 +0000

Thanks Lillian! We all went to bed happy that night

By: angelnina

angelnina — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:02 +0000

I hope you give me plenty of notice..I’m going to be busy! LOL

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:13 +0000

So much info in your post today! I need to roast my chicken that way. I think it’s called spatchcocking or something. What a funny word. Anyway, this looks wonderful. I am a little afraid of the flambeing. I’m usually a clutz so the thought of me and an open fire is just very scary. lol

By: quilt32

quilt32 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:45 +0000

Wow! To serve that chicken dish followed by the pear cake is more than anyone deserves.

By: Maven

Maven — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:12:59 +0000

Oh Good Lord!!!!

The next time I come to visit you have to promise you’ll make this.

Along with the artisan bread, coconut cream pie… the list goes on and on