Helpful tip on the vacuum bags: roll the top of the bag down a few inches down before filling, that way your sealing surface doesn’t need to be cleaned or dried and you achieve an optimal seal
@mntucket74102 жыл бұрын
Great hack, been doing this for a while now
@loue65632 жыл бұрын
Yes I do the same makes it so much easier
@CH-ec5on2 жыл бұрын
That is a Great tip! Thanks!!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Excellenet suggestion, Lumens 🙏
@SirWalrusButt5562 жыл бұрын
Does it not seal if it's not clean
@MichaelLloyd2 жыл бұрын
I don't remember when my mom stopped buying whole chickens (we use to raise them before she started buying them) and butchering them herself. It was probably around the early 70's. Back then I didn't pay attention to what she did in the kitchen and that's my loss. I tried to correct that later in life but we ran out of time. I'd rather butcher myself than buy parts. My brother-in-law pointed out that the "reason" for selling chicken parts is that sometimes a commercial chicken will have damage (infection, bruise, whatever) and it can't be sold whole. I have no idea if that's true but I think it's plausible. I'm happy to see that that I'm not the only one that has "tested" the vacuum sealer lol
@guylelanglois66422 жыл бұрын
Been cutting up my own birds every year as long as I can remember. Raise about a hundred every year and the whole family shows up for the day. A few nice tips Scott. Thanks
@amythinks2 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of cooks/chefs breakdown chickens, but seeing a butcher do it is a different experience.
@Grimthings2 жыл бұрын
I raise meat birds and always love to see good detailed videos of how the pros do it. Thanks!
@browntownorganics21722 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@michaelquillen26792 жыл бұрын
Good video! Takes me back to the early 60s (yes, I'm old) with my dad teaching me how to process/butcher ringneck pheasant, Hungarian partridge, sage grouse, and blue grouse, at the ripe young age of 10. I remember asking him how he learned to do this and he replied, "You forget boy, I was raised on a farm and we had chickens for eggs and eating." Thanks for the memories.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing it. We're very happy to hear that!
@turbokid992 жыл бұрын
Just saw that you added a CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR. Great job! Now i get to re-order my seasonings without paying 20$ shipping/tax and DUTY. Yay! Thank u!
@KnightOfTears2 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. I see so many people struggle to cut up a chicken. The way you remove the breasts is very simple. Always a wealth of knowledge given with every video! Thank you!
@azoutlaw72 жыл бұрын
Man that knife is amazing! Nice tip about seasoning before you sealnup the bag.The way I learned, this goes back at least 3 generations, to cut up a chicken is: wings, legs, thighs, but, you seperate the front (breast) from the actual back. Then you cut in the the back between the rib & 'hip' area leaving the oysters on the hip area. So two backs. On the breasts, you find the wishbone and carve it out while leaving a good amount of meat on it. So with this you have 10 pieces all ready to fry up. If you have the neck you would flour that up too and that makes 11.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful; thank you for sharing!
@l-wolverine22112 жыл бұрын
Free MasterClass from these Bros. Personally, I’d “kill” to have some hands on lessons with these Bros, and learn all the tricks to be a Master Butcher.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed in the future 🤞
@6Sally52 жыл бұрын
My mom taught me how to butcher a whole chicken decades ago. She said in her day, you could tell what family you were by how the chickens were butchered…everybody had a slightly different method.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly right correct, thank you!
@MrPoseidon03662 жыл бұрын
Your videos really got me into butchering and now I can process a whole beef on my own. Buying 6 pigs this summer and some meat birds as well. This video came at the perfect time!
@matty68482 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear you’ve taught yourself how to cut beef and pork up yourself. How long did it take you to learn? And do you buy your pigs live then slaughter yourself, or do you buy the pig Caracas’s already slaughtered?
@MrPoseidon03662 жыл бұрын
@@matty6848 I actually went to work for a processing plant for a year where we slaughtered and cut the carcasses down to primals. I buy all my stuff on the hoof so it’s easier to move into the cooler once everything is done
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Wow, congratulations and best of luck to you! 💪
@matty68482 жыл бұрын
@@MrPoseidon0366 good for you buddy. Like the fact you do your own butchering. It’s a skill that many dont think of in these days of shrink wrapped meat on the shelves. Have you ever thought of doing your own KZbin channel? Prepping and cutting the met etc?
@MrPoseidon03662 жыл бұрын
@@matty6848 I’m not much of a camera person but when I process I put some music on and live stream it from a birds eye view. I figure if someone wants to watch they will
@petenelson81362 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing chickens. I've been watching your channel for a couple of years now and love learning about how you do what you do. I just started raising chickens on our small 16 acre farm and butchered our first 10 just a week ago. We just started raising 55 chicks for butchering later this summer and your instruction on how to do this the right way really helped a lot. The first 10 were our practice run (old chickens we got from a man leaving for CA ... we live in IN. Oh, I also purchased a MEAT! chamber vacuum after seeing it on this video. I'd been looking at chamber vacuums and because of your endorsement I went with MEAT!. It worked flawlessly on the 10 birds we packaged up.
@sanelendaba64542 жыл бұрын
I jus found you guys...Pretty sure im the first South African🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦.. coming from a place where we use meat for every ritual from child birth to getting married... Watchin ur videos make it easier..... Thank you....
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
@browntownorganics21722 жыл бұрын
I remember a many of Sundays growing up in the 80’s my dad would cut up a chicken for my mom to fry. Not many dads now a days can do that. Enjoyed the video!
@guylelanglois66422 жыл бұрын
Something I definitely passed on to all my kids and now my grandkids. We have always done all our own raising and butchering. Hard to imagine people have lost these skills.
@BlownF1502 жыл бұрын
Glad it was made mention to save the carcass for making stock. Somewhat of a forgotten aspect of American cooking today is making stock, something sadly missing from modern cooktops and ranges is a stock-well. I save chicken and vegetable scraps in gallon-size ziploc freezer bags, keep them in the freezer until I fill two bags to boil into stock. Good 20-quart stock pot, simmer about 12 hours, then strain, cool, and freeze into medium Tuppeware cubes.
@thepunadude2 жыл бұрын
MID WEST MOM TAUGHT ME YRS AGO ... DO A CHICKEN IN 2.5 MINS! THX THO! LOVE YOUR STUFF!
@matty68482 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video Bearded butchers. Not many people know hoe to butcher a chicken properly myself included, which is great to know especially when you buy in bulk and deep freeze like i do as im a country boy and live out in the wilds in a small town and our nearest decent butcher is hour n half away. So as you can imagine its a trip i do maybe once a month for beef, pork, chicken etc. especially with the cost of gas lately. Costs me a small fortune for a round trip to my butcher now which exactly why i buy as much as i can.
@guppybill2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, gentlemen, for your willingness to share your knowledge. I turned some of my customers on to your "burnt ends" recipe today. God bless you all and multiply your return on your investment.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Always our passion to pass on our knowledge 😉
@jerardoserrano7993 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for teaching me how to butcher a chicken! I bought two today and cut them up pretty well! The hardest part for me was trying to find where the end of a bone is so I can cut straight through like you did with the chicken thighs and wings. It was fun!
@fatkorn2 жыл бұрын
Your carnivore paper is cool, Father's Day present for def.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Kinda a "thing" for our channel, at least 🤷♂️
@Christian-ri7pk2 жыл бұрын
You guys have the best butcher/fresh meat store I’ve ever seen.
@robertdinicola92252 жыл бұрын
Just did all this with a case of chickens. Kept 1/2 of them whole. We love beer can chicken. I even do it in the oven. Use oj in the can!
@grguy7932 жыл бұрын
I like the double bag trick. I also like all that woodwork on the ceiling of that room.
@bryannesbit72292 жыл бұрын
Little tip, I have this same vacuum sealer (Great Machine). I fold back about a inch to two inches of the bag before inserting product. This tends to help keep sealing area of bag clean.
@thegourmetgalley2602 жыл бұрын
I’ve been cutting chicken for a while for myself. Definitely learned some new things thanks Scott!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@laneclaypool80059 ай бұрын
Try Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper seasoning together. Put the Lemon pepper on first, since it is a lighter color than the Cajun seasoning so you can see if you miss a spot. Also, a light coat of mayonnaise will hold the seasoning and make a tasty crust.
@deminybs2 жыл бұрын
Mmmmm chicken , just found me about 120 morels lol, bout to watch this video then clean em all up , freeze some, dehydrate some, and of course eat some also, surprised Scott didn't use the vacuum seal bag trick ....where you fold back the first inch and a half or so then fold back after food is in it ... always clean where it's gonna seal 😎
@sandib42342 жыл бұрын
oh Lord You're killing me I would love to have me a big handful of them mushrooms, I knew it was about time for them to come up. 👍😁
@deminybs2 жыл бұрын
@@sandib4234 depending on where you live they are popping!!! I been finding them for about 2 weeks in northwest Missouri
@sharon945032 жыл бұрын
I can't stress enough how a sharp, proper knife makes all the difference...plus a little practice.
@birgitelisabeth9661Ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@cubanmama45642 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been doing it all wrong for decades. Now I know what to do thanks to this video.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Glad to have helped, Cuban Mama! 🙏
@natanaelpoultorak55382 жыл бұрын
Hi Seth and Scott. I'm a bearded butcher from the UK and a huge fan of your channel. I butcher hundreds of chicken a week . I'm not sure why you take the breast off this way. I start from the middle bone and scrap the carcass all the way down. (It's the first time I pretend to do something better than you ). Tks with the good content!
@rggfishing523411 ай бұрын
Brilliant. I like how you start the breast dissection from the back of the bird rather than from the ventral side. I will definitely try that. And your process was well explained and well filmed. Thank you.
@dispinoylovzyou2 жыл бұрын
Wow that curve knife is nice, the way you handle the bird look clean and no damage to the carcass.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
You can see the potential a good knife can do 😉
@leiatrappett27432 жыл бұрын
This video is fantastic! I have 40 chickens that my husband & I will be butchering in about a month. My side is cleaning insides & packaging- takes a long longer than him butchering & de-feathering. I’m hoping to cut my time down so I can process a lot quicker.
@robertlamb75132 жыл бұрын
Thank you the close up shots you really get a good view of what as a viewer I was needing to see to learn better
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
No problem, Robert. Feel free to drop suggestions on what's good to cover next 😉
@robertlamb75132 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers thank you i found your videos and they were the best I have found online so far. I am the type that always wants to learn. And only notice what I seen and thought needed brought to your attention
@bryanfox27352 жыл бұрын
I was at Costco yesterday. It’s actually cheaper to buy a cooked whole rotisserie chicken then it is to buy a whole raw chicken, at Costco anyway. I was bummed because was thinking the raw bird would have been cheaper.
@tolacodm69792 жыл бұрын
Id say its because theres more options with the raw chicken, of roasting it you could cut it into primals, etc, with cooked chicken their really isnt anything you can do except eat it, plus the chicken is very fresh so that would also explain where the price would come in
@Houtka862 жыл бұрын
For absolute craftsmanship this is the channel to be!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@rwilson2082 жыл бұрын
Great job Scott!!! You made that look so easy. This is a great teaching video for me to reference when I buy my next chickens. I will buy them whole.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
You got this, Ron! Just pull out our video if you need reference 😉
@jbeard33902 жыл бұрын
It is easy, just take your time follow the video closely the first time soon you will be doing sub 4 minute butchering
@scottwalup29922 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this segment on vaccum sealing machine and preparing a chicken fantastic job.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@imanderdumme87062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this helpful tutorial shout out from Iran
@clavonjackson56272 жыл бұрын
Be safe brother. This is an awesome video
@imanderdumme87062 жыл бұрын
@@clavonjackson5627 yes an awesome video from two awesome families ❤️
@robertbeckler50582 жыл бұрын
Just got your seasonings last week end Saturday. My boys loved the Brock Lesnar seasoning on there side pork. Ate three pounds and only left me 2 pieces. I will have to show them this video. Great way to start a teens processing journey cutting up a bird
@shadetree67052 жыл бұрын
Vacuum sealing that sponge is okay, still doesn't top nukin a Peep. Great video, thank you.
@brianmoody25492 жыл бұрын
This is great who you teaching people who to cut their bird right.you late people see, and learn who to do the cuts the ,right way on your chicken 🐔.
@Stargazer80able Жыл бұрын
I have only bought whole chicken in bulk for years. Taste better too. I would love for you guys to do a video in field with deer (or elk) only using Mora knives. I Started using the Mora knives some years ago, they are hygienic and the steel in the knives are really good and easy to maintain, and they have that plastic sheath that is also easy to clean.
@jonaswaltman73592 жыл бұрын
I can Say Scott And Seth are some great teachers. Experience to a T. They know about meat and how to cut it right. Great Job Scott. You was amazing. I love the tips Bearded Butchers give me.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jonaswaltman73592 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers no. No. I appreciate you guys so much. Thank you for this knowledge you give us.
@brianw5722 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another informative video!! Definitely am going to try that seasoning and vacuum sealing tip. Never thought about seasoning before sealing and putting them in the freezer, Thanks!!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@birgitelisabeth9661Ай бұрын
I’ve been breaking down my own birds for many years and never buy pieces but I still learned from this video. Thank you. All the cross contamination made me cringe though.
@SmokinJoesPitBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Great video with lots of pro tips. 👌
@dyrldouglas20872 жыл бұрын
Every video is a teachable moment! Thanks guys.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Dyrl!
@cornbread2u22 жыл бұрын
In the poultry production industry the breast is removed by starting the cut around the wing as you demonstrated but don’t remove it. Instead use the wings as handles to pull breast of the carcass then remove the wings from the breast. Much easier!
@fraa888grindr62 жыл бұрын
Just starting raising chickens, so this is helpful. We've good layers, now just need to find some good fryers.
@deanl41932 жыл бұрын
Dollar to pound ratio the cornish cross are hard to beat. But they arent much for "chickens" they just eat, poo, sleep, repeat.
@Garrettjohnson942 жыл бұрын
Perfect time for this video! Looking to take apart some while chickens so I can use the carcass for stock.
@abhijitguha494 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Your tutorial is so detailed and easy to follow. I have started following your steps to cut chicken & I find it so easy & very little effort. THANK YOU !!!!!!
@TheBeardedButchers Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Glad it was helpful.
@Wakeywhodat6 ай бұрын
I was wondering how much better this could be done! Thank you.
@mrcutestuff2 жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here eating some Steak seasoned with The Breaded Butchers Spices Blend. Hehe! Love everything y'all do!!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
So good!
@mrcutestuff2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers You got that right!!
@jrraymond3 Жыл бұрын
VacMaster has home use chamber vacuum sealers. I’m a home use and just got the VP 320 and it’s amazing.
@bigbuffwolf12 жыл бұрын
I had no idea about the chicken breast and have always struggled with that part of the bird. Thank you for the teaching, and God bless you guys!
@mikeneurohr272 жыл бұрын
Damn good knife skills and thanks for the video it was very helpful 👍
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Will you be butchering chicken soon, Mike? 🍗
@mikeneurohr272 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers I do most of my work out at our campground that's the only time we meet on the weekends but I'm learning a lot from you guys I watch a lot of your videos 👍
@billdoetree43132 жыл бұрын
Wanted to say thanks guy! This video helped my cooking get even better. Fresh is always a huge difference on flavor and before this I was doing so much wrong. Helping me reduce waste. Cool. 🤙
@ronwatson49022 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than chicken.Thanks Scott! BTW you look like Dexter with that leather roll thingy.
@romainromain94202 жыл бұрын
I FORGOT SOT L'Y LAISSE !!!!! THE MASTER PIECE OF CHICKEN. MOST VALUABLE PART
@bigcountry92102 жыл бұрын
He said flip the bird...beef.... HA
@jameshamaker9321 Жыл бұрын
the next video, could be how to properly cook the chicken, many people need to know how.
@keepamerica2astrong2802 жыл бұрын
In a former life I was a butcher. Great occupation...Old school here...
@Luke-mu1wn2 жыл бұрын
Why do so many people take the wing tips off? Certainly not standard in Australia and I love chewing on the crispy crunchy wing tip! Great job by the way, really clear video. Very helpful
@MAX999MAX2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing thanks. God bless you all
@kenhodge582 жыл бұрын
i find if you turn the egdes of the vac bags over , it will keep the edges clean
@oldmanriver10572 жыл бұрын
I like the leather knife holder!
@richardspence34472 жыл бұрын
They have a awesome store.They had everything you need for a BBQ
@dallasburgess53292 жыл бұрын
Good tip on the season before you put it in the bag. Chicken not so much a challenge for you folks though...ever thought about doing an Ostrich butcher video? I have some Ostrich on my farm and only videos I can find are pretty basic non-commentary vids. Its good red meat...reminds me of Bison flavor honestly, but you guys would know more, only had Bison 1/2 dozen times or so.
@DareDog.2 жыл бұрын
They have talked about doing a Ostrich Video before. Trying to find a Ostrich is the issue.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what Daredog said 💯
@brettevett7005 Жыл бұрын
Pro Tip#3: To prevent getting marinade and oils on the seal, just turn the top 2 inches inside out. Adds support to rim to pour or stuff in and keeps the sealing area clean 👍 🍗
@dickersoninstallations8412 жыл бұрын
Great job Scott! Very informative, I will try that method next time I quarter a chicken.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Yes, go for it and keep us posted!
@Jeffdoeswhat2 жыл бұрын
Always end up smoking or grilling full chicken. Might need to try to cut one up.
@georgesingh3532 жыл бұрын
So that’s how using a sharp knife like…I use a 6” cleaver🤣🤣🤣 my Trinidadian mother loves the back especially cooked in curry
@noahdickerson35252 жыл бұрын
Where can we find those knives? I looked on the website and they’re not posted. Great video as always!
@bobboyoop11412 жыл бұрын
As usual another great video by the Lords of Butcher! Weird contest or commenter challenge idea: have viewers challenge you to butcher something totally different or bizarre! You guys do such healthy meats, how about Ostrich or something exotic (you guys could also tout the nutritional values, challenges, etc)? I know it'd be spendy but heck, you did Wagyu! Lol
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
That's a fun idea 💡
@robbienick91472 жыл бұрын
Great video Scott! Keep up the great work.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@pulefuli25992 жыл бұрын
YEAHHH I LIKE WATCHING YALL SHOWS..😁💪🏽 ONE LOVE FAMS
@toddallen33502 жыл бұрын
Love that Vacuum you’re using! Probably going to order one myself!
@Marniegirl2 жыл бұрын
The remaining chicken frame is great for dogs too!!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
They're going to love it!
@nicholsongc112 жыл бұрын
Yall make this stuff look WAY to easy! 🤣 🤣 🤣
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
And it totally isn't!
@nicholsongc112 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers oh I believe it!
@baruchbendahan5402 Жыл бұрын
Just a tip when cutting any king of poultry it’s better to remove the bottom from the top it helps give a better yield
@ianjennings3702 жыл бұрын
Vary different then how we did it in the poultry plants but that was large scale stuff for at home this would be vary easy-going. I would have went about it a lil different when it came to the brest meats and pulling the tenders of the carcass
@robs64992 жыл бұрын
The Bearded Butchers rock
@joshuamapel42012 жыл бұрын
my whole family loves the zesty lime especially on shrimp.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear that! Have you guys tried it on tacos as well? 🌮
@joshuamapel42012 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers not yet, but that may be what we have tonight just to try it.
@joerodrigues38162 жыл бұрын
Love how you do it many thanks for your tips Joe
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Joe!
@joerodrigues38162 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers always mate I think you and your brother are great hope you’re family are doing well as always.
@brianingram14152 жыл бұрын
A video on live to butcher would be nice. Let's see how you kill them and remove the feathers. I just got a flock of 6 chickens when I bought a new house and I have no idea what to do with them when they stop laying eggs.
@tiffanyguynn88522 жыл бұрын
Love this!!! Took me 2 turkey to remember the joints!!!
@spiegs96452 жыл бұрын
Nice job Scott 👍
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, Spiegs! Will you be butchering chicken soon?
@spiegs96452 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedButchers Absolutely. Plan on trying some Brock Lesnar seasoning on it 🤤
@nancy94782 жыл бұрын
I learned something new today, I will no longer have to guess where the leg joint is!
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
😉
@imir8atu3212 жыл бұрын
You are an artist
@imir8atu3212 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic upload...
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@michaelh92172 жыл бұрын
I've heard of mountain oysters but I didn't know chickens had oysters also.
@g8rboy722 жыл бұрын
How well/ easily does the sealer clean?
@kishdogg15942 жыл бұрын
Great Information Fella's!
@jenniferraiche50522 жыл бұрын
As always a great instructional video! Thank you!!
@awesometaylor5881 Жыл бұрын
Blessings and blessings and Blessings to you and Thankyou so very much for sharing
@TheBeardedButchers Жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@NowWeEats Жыл бұрын
That's one sharp knife!
@ColeOnTheStix2 жыл бұрын
I think I need a chamber vac for this purpose.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Yep, you won't regret it 😉
@livingintheLight.2 жыл бұрын
Just roast your carcasses and veggies while you pack and label the the other stuff. I pack my stock in quart bags frozen flat on a sheet pan. Not wasting room with carcasses and your stock will already be done.
@TheBeardedButchers2 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip, Hunter 🔥
@seandrake75342 жыл бұрын
Are the seal bars replaceable or repairable on the vacuum system