The Biggest Spatchcock Roasted Chicken I've Ever Made!

[@lisagrafton2529]

When my kids raised chickens for 4-H, we couldn't get them butchered until November, so we had 3 chickens that weighed 20 lbs EACH, Butchered and cleaned!!! My grandmother always raised chickens, and she came to visit, so we showed her one of our chickens from the freezer. She said it looked like a turkey! It made my kids proud!

[@ClickinChicken]

I put my Mom's small ceramic Christmas tree she made me in Ceramic class. Christmas is in your heart. I'll catch the Yule Log on the TV if I can here in MN. Cry a bit over the songs... it is a blessed season.

[@sheilam4964]

That's the size of chicken I grew up with. For those that aren't aware that chickens used to be sold this big, this means that I am older than your grandmother. Also, in those days families often had 7 kids or more so you needed a chicken this big for one meal to feed them all .

[@dannareusser4291]

My 97 yr old Grandmother used to have chicken instead of turkey on thanksgiving back when she was young. Shoot if I saw a chicken that big I would think it's a turkey. Lol

[@cindymetroff810]

I just love you! I could sit all day in your kitchen and chit chat with you. I don't care what you're making, I just love listening to you. Thanks!!

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

Thak you so much...

[@tracylhancock8478]

It is a grandma thing....a lot of us grandma's are the same. Its a good club to be in..I cannot imagine life without my grandbabies, I would never want to. They make life worth living

[@luciabriseno4065]

I am SOOO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I have never even heard of Soatchcock chicken before in my whole life. I am 62 and am from New Mexico. My sister and I were raised by our father. I never saw or heard of the women in my life Spatchcock a chicken. That is SOOO SMART!!! That was the First thing i made after watching Gina Young from IN THE KITCHEN WITH GINA YOUNG. I roasted it with bell peppers 🫑 and onions 🧅 I have a feeling i’m going to learn some neat things from your show 😜👩‍🍳 Thankyou for sharing. Those younger folks are gonna learn a Lot 👩‍🍳👌🏻

[@lindascott6637]

I love your channel! Thanks for allyou are showing us!!!

[@caseyscarrotpatch]

I love to hear you talk about your love of your family. Renee, you have a wonderful channel and I really enjoy watching and learning from you. Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️❤️

[@Nins-niche67]

I always feel like Im right in your kitchen for a chat

[@fonkapollo]

I spatchcock all my chickens and turkeys, and I’ll do again to my turkey tonight and let the skin dry out in the fridge uncovered all night for extra crispy skin. It works a treat. We raise chickens for eggs (they’re all brown eggs) and peeling a fresh egg can make you wanna pull your hair out, but I found a way that works wonderfully. I steam the eggs in a pot with a steamer basket in it for 10 minutes, put the eggs in an ice bath for 5-10 minutes and then the shell almost falls off by itself. I swear it’s magic. 😉

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

I will have to try that when my girls start laying again. They're on holiday lol.

[@angelarothbauer8096]

A live would be great and that’s my size cup of coffee

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

Absolutely Some days I could just drink right out of the pot. Lol

[@krisirolfe4332]

Did my first Spatchcock Turkey for Thanksgiving this year with my American teacher colleagues. It took a while to FIND a turkey in Germany (they do Goose here). I learned a lot on this video.

[@krisirolfe4332]

It was 17 pounds and took 3 1/2 hours to cook in the small German oven.

[@sharongriffith7505]

For my cranberry salad, I use 1 large box of jello, 1 cup granulated sugar and add the cranberries, diced apples, diced orange, crushed pineapple, walnuts and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Delicious!

[@ladyprepper4]

you are just the cutest, and that chicken looks FANTASTIC!

[@SandyVos2012]

Such a delightful way to start my day 😊

[@Joannepaq1025]

Renea, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃 I hope you know what a blessing you are to so many. Thank you for inviting us into your home! You are a rarity, so genuine and down to earth, one of a kind on KZbin!! Thank you and May God Bless you!

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

Thank you for such kind words and such a wonderful gift.

[@bettylongshore9594]

I had never heard of spatchcocking a chicken or a turkey before!!! I'm sure I will be doing this in the future now. What a wonderful idea for preparing a bird for several meals! LOVE your videos!!!!!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I can my cranberry sauce with orange juice, drained pineapple & add orange zest (same time as butter)before jarring it up. Recipe called for zest of a whole orange-first batch was REALLY orange. I even added the chopped orange in a batch too bc we don’t eat them raw. I gave jars of cranberry sauce to my pet sit clients for Thanksgiving. Perfect & beautiful in the jars! I love pineapple in my cranberry sauce(plus it really stretches the batch) Cranberries have a lot of natural pectin & gel up wonderfully.

[@sue8319]

How exactly do you do the cranberry sauce?

[@patriciahartless2095]

Good Morning , Renea . It's such a pleasure . To be in your kitchen today . Watching you fix that huge chicken . Looks like a young turkey . And showing how to make cranberry sauce . Thanks for sharing . Happy Thanksgiving . Renea , Husband And Family . If You're Traveling . All Of You Be Safe .🦃😋 Happy Thanksgiving . To Each Prescriber And Family .🦃😋

[@lowespringacres7838]

Super cute about the grands

[@janmattison3425]

A lovely day of cooking. That chicken looks delicious.

[@sheilab1772]

"Happy Thanksgiving" to you John and your Family! Enjoy your day!Wow on that huge chicken! Thanks Renea!

[@karenm7197]

I make the cranberry orange relish you mentioned on the back of the package. I use my KitchenAid meat grinder attachment, grind up the cranberries and sliced oranges including the orange peel. I've done this for many, many years and it works wonderful and is quick. Add the sugar, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Taste it to see if you may need more sugar, then add more sugar as needed. I usually make a triple batch. I freeze the extra into quart ziploc bags and when I'm hungry for it, I cut the ziploc bag away from the frozen cranberry and place the frozen chunk in a bowl to defrost. If you defrost it in the bag, then you lose a lot of goodness stuck in the bag. Enjoy! Love, love your podcasts!! A new follower for about 10 days or so. I have been BINGE watching all your older KZbin videos.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

What an easy way to make cranberry orange relish. My husband and I would love that. Thank you.

[@annamariekorte7259]

I cook my cranberry on stove with sugar diced apple, cup up dried apricots, oranges that I whirled I. Food processor and half cup jack. Cook 3 bags at @ time. Put in pint jars and pressure can. Great gifts. My husband eats it from the jar!!!

[@sharongriffith7505]

Just finishing watching the rest of the video. And I make my hardboiled eggs exactly the same way and after the water comes to a boil, I turn the fire off and put a lid on the kettle and let them set for 20 minutes and them place them in a bowl of cold water and ice, sometimes. They peel well most of the time.

[@jeanettefoster4051]

Good morning! Not even out of bed yet. I was checking on my emails and was scrolling KZbin and there you were. I have always wanted to spatchcock a chicken. This is so exciting.

[@cobault2010]

Hi Renae ! I have never made homemade cranberry sauce and I didn't realize it was so easy. I bet it tastes better than the canned stuff. Thanks for sharing how you cook it up. I love the big cast iron skillet you have. How convenient to be able to cook such a big bird in it. We live close to the Lodge cast iron outlet store and that is where I generally get my cast iron cookware and accessories. Next time I am in there I am going to look for the big boy skillet like you have. lol I do have a large cast iron skillet but not as large as the one you have. and yes.... it can be heavy, but the food cooks up so nice in the cast iron. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes. You are a gem.

[@cobault2010]

btw the lodge factory store is located in South Pittsburg TN. I love going into this store!

[@chads9131]

Renae you are simply the best. Nothing better than you just being you. Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!! 😊

[@marilynmcclintock2974]

Everything looks really good Renea. My daughter got me six bags of cranberries for my freezer. They were only $.99 each bag at Aldi. I already had 2 bags and i have those cooked into sauce for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving Renea. Grandma Sue in central Indiana

[@ariainman6691]

That is one beautiful Chicken Recipe. Looking forward to see it. WOW. I will make it with a smaller chicken of course. Ha Ha I do not have a large family. You are wonderful. You make Cooking a lot of fun and new adventure. Aria

[@jennadavis8740]

I am so thankful that I found your channel. I have you on while cleaning up and drinking coffee. You are so comforting!! Also, that intro was thee cutest! I wish i were your neighbor and friend! Haha have a wonderful Thanksgiving

[@lauraeverly5130]

Oh I am very happy with our generator. What comfort!

[@SandyVos2012]

I make my cranberry sauce with orange juice, too. It is just the recipe you use.

[@lowespringacres7838]

Try adding some crushed pineapple also.

[@joannecavan1213]

Love your videos, can't wait for the review of the Christmas tree

[@christinebrush4399]

It's just like I am visiting, and you chat while we have coffee..WAIT ..can't get coffee through the tv monitor. Darn. :) Thank you, friend. Love and Blessings from me in North Bay Ontario Canada.

[@lindagraff2484]

Huge and so nice, great chicken. I can get big birds like that but they are $3.50lb They would cost about $20.00 each of more. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, from Canada . Take care and stay safe

[@Zeropatience1]

Absolutely beautiful bird. Thank you so much for sharing, I've wanted to learn how to do this and you showed us all perfectly. God bless and have a wonderful day. :-)

[@sharonhyman5695]

Hi Renae just found you absolutely love you and your family,enjoy watching you cook happy holidays

[@shirleymorgan9254]

I know what you mean about the grandkids, you can’t never say no. They always get what they want. I’m the same way.

[@janemacqueen7543]

I live in Canada and you cook just how I love to cook, so enjoy you show. Love it

[@ClickinChicken]

so cool; your the real thing Mrs. Renae! 👍

[@lowespringacres7838]

I'll tell you, Rene, the only way to go is a whole-house generator. We're never without power. Electric goes out and within about 5 seconds the whole house is back to normal!

[@AprilGowins-g7h]

Yes us Grandmas have a hard time saying no 😂

[@lindasaffles4189]

I just found your channel. I love being in the kitchen with you. Thanks for sharing. I'm from Tennessee.

[@susancornwall515]

That chicken looks so yummy!!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I have a hard time peeling eggs (stupid arthritic fingers) BUT I found a secret & it works every time! For 4-6 eggs: add to cold water 1 Tbsp salt & 1tsp baking soda, cover, bring up to a boil for 1 min, keep covered & let sit til cooled off but not cold. Rinse & submerge in ice water. Peels will come off perfectly! The ice bath causes the egg to contract away from the shell & the salt/soda mixture helps the shell to release. I never have green yolks either.

[@nancyrosas6772]

That was a really good price.

[@Jomama02]

Happy Thanksgiving Renae. Enjoy it with family and talk about mom but don't let it overwhelm you.🤗 Chicken looks wonderful, never seen one that large! I just picked up cranberries today at Aldi for $.99. I'm going to make a batch and can it in half pints as I'm the only one that likes it! Never have made it from scratch before. Didn't know it was that simple.

[@sharongriffith7505]

Good Grandma!!

[@cindyhenderson4409]

I want to try that chicken, seems to be all the rage theses days, I am watching this on the 6th of February. Love your videos

[@TweetyBirdFan2010]

You always make me feel like im right there visiting and having coffee. I love learning from you. I need to invest that large lodge skillet. Your Michigan neighbor further south 🙂

[@cheryldodor]

Love your channel you are always happy you're a hoot and you make me laugh

[@Myfavorites877]

Great fun Renea! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@judithniles4229]

Renee, holy smokes, that is one big chicken! It's the size of a Turkey. And that story about the pie was funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

🌄 .. That's a chicken !! I've made your seasonings & love them. Several will be adjusted a little & given as gifts this year.

[@melissajuarez6525]

Ms. Renee, I just KNOW your food tastes great! Do you want to know how I know? It's because you cook with so much love--love for your family and guests, but also love (or at least respect and gratitude) for God's other creation, that lovely bird. Thank you for your videos. I am taking a break from my Thanksgiving prep and cooking to watch this great video. All I have left to do is the stuffing and to stuff the bird. Ok...now I think I will make another pie. You can never have too many. 😉 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 😊

[@cstone6267]

I can't wait to see your new Christmas tree, what a blessing!

[@terrimckenzie7019]

I just learn so much

[@warriorqueen8235]

Speaking of coincidences...! I have a countertop dishwasher which I ADORE. I looked it up and I have had that little guy for 6 years and it's still chugging right along. If he decides to give up, I'll be very interested in the one you have. LOVED the review! Also, I am in dire need of a new tree as well and was planning to get one this year so I am greatly looking forward to your review/tree decorating! And lastly ~ I have been looking at a power bank for my hubs for Christmas. LOL! Love all your videos so much. I always learn a little something and so enjoy 'dropping in' for coffee and chit chat. You're very special and fun to 'be' around. Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@lindagraff2484]

I love that big tea pot,

[@lyndiaroot333]

That bird is a Cornish Cross....we raise them as our meatbirds. Hatch to 8-9 weeks = a 7-9ish lb. dressed bird.

[@terrimckenzie7019]

I just love your videos I learn so much

[@valorieletkeman8992]

Thank you for sharing you're kitchen.

[@krisirolfe4332]

Why don’t you dump the hot egg water and run cold water over the eggs? In Germany they sell hard boiled eggs (color decorated like at Easter ) and they sit on the shelf for a while. The bakers sell them next to the daily fresh breads n goodies.

[@eugenewilkerson1307]

Chicken extreme looks delicious & all the other dishes.

[@Nins-niche67]

Im watching this 2 mo after Thanksgiving and now I want cranberry relish. 😂

[@aubreydavis40]

I’ve never spatchcocked a chicken but I’m definitely going to try that. I always add OJ to my cranberries and half white sugar and half brown sugar.

[@AFPB11]

Hieee, The other day you mentioned you would like requests. At the beginning of this video you mention chicken alfredo, would you please make this for us to see how it is done. Sending best wishes always for you and your beautiful family.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

Yes I can

[@caroltochterman0000]

It's huge! I hate to see what their turkeys look like. WOW! When I do my boiled eggs, I let them boil, then put the timer on for 12mins the yolks are perfect.

[@Gardeningathelake]

I enjoy the reviews, power to you! Why not? If you can get a great deal or free product why not! Its like the commercial " Start the car!!!" Haha keep on being you Renea! 💜

[@jamiecook4557]

I haven’t spatchcocked, but I do roast my chickens with peppered bacon stuffed under the skin. I tried that, with a compound butter on the skin once, but there was way too much fat. I love making cranberry sauce. Mine is a different recipe but my kids and I love it. It’s fresh cranberries, frozen raspberries, an apple, a bit of sugar, and apple cider. If you do a live, I’d love it. I won’t lie, I’m not a fan of the 2-4+ hour long ones. I know a lot of people love it, though.

[@jamiecook4557]

Also, I call dibs on the skin!

[@bostonterriermomakasandy9722]

I make that cranberry relish the recipe that’s on the bag it’s fabulous.

[@happyrapture1370]

This was such an enjoyable video. I love to be in the kitchen with you Renae. God bless and Happy Thanksgiving to you, your Husband, and family. God bless

[@countycalling]

That’s almost as big as the turkey I got the other day, just two of us so I got a turkey that was about 10 lbs. I’m very interested in this video to learn about how to do this

[@rhondagillespie6031]

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

[@rosellachampaign6275]

I would love to have the pattern to your wrap-around apron. My arthritis is so bad that I can't tie them anymore. Or tell me where you get them. Love your cooking.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

I get them on amazon. Here is the link for a closer look. amzn.to/3Z1Yr6F

[@annamariekorte7259]

The Japanese wear aprons like that when cleaning. Found pattern on internet. They make great gifts !!!!

[@annamariekorte7259]

Type in Japanese cleaning apron

[@debsaltzman8425]

That's a big bird ❤, what do u put all in your seasoning for the rub????

[@nessasnook]

I have never seen that big of a chicken and I have NEVER heard of Spatchcock and man you got a heck of a deal on that price of him. I might try that on a whole chicken sometime. And I am with you I will NOT do a review dis honestly either. There is not enough money or free product to say something about a product that is not legit. I think you have more of our respect by being honest the way you are. And sometimes I think its our cell phones or something that is putting that out there for people/companies to hear what we talk about. And yes I have some SS pans that are about 7 years old and they still look almost new there are some scratches and the bottoms are clean. One got burned by someone while I was in the hospital for 2 months no one admits to it. I do use vinegar on mine to clean the bottom when it gets blue and stuff I love my SS pans! But great video. Thanks for being you!

[@lisabaubeau8440]

Don’t you just love that 17 in skillet, I got mine and a 15 in in October. I cook up my breakfast for the week in them. How do you keep yours looking good?

[@carolechoff9979]

Oh my what a big chicken!! Could you please do a video on your seasoning rub that you use on the bird… please I have your cookbook and it was not in there. Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to u and your family. ❤❤❤❤ videos. See ya in the next one. Friend, Carol

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

All my seasoning blends are in my new cook book but not published yet. click on the card in the top of my video and you will see the rub video.

[@carolechoff9979]

@@LittleVillageHomestead Thank you, got it wrote down in cookbook. Can't wait for the new book coming soon. thank again

[@crabbymccrabface3658]

A meaty bird like that for the price? Hush up and take my money! Love how you have a plan for every piece of that bird. Spatchcock for a juicy chicken.. amazing. But I'll admit, from here on out, I shall call you Grandma Pushover. lol Enjoy all good things tomorrow and always!

[@cashmeresweatermantarot2054]

Your content is excellent Thanks for your posts.

[@charlesbower5254]

For $1.58lb I would have got like 10 of them ... My local farmer where I buy my whole chickens cost me $3.89lb which is a good price I think ... I'll be getting my side of beef and pork in February ... I can't wait.

[@cindy-ki8ex]

I always use orange juice and orange zest in my cranberries. I like the flavor better. That us the biggest chicken I have ever seen. Great video. Your videos always make my day.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

Julia Childs would be so happy... Lol

[@cherylbond1556]

🇺🇸 Happy Thanksgiving from Canada 🇨🇦🙏💕💐

[@helenchalker318]

It looks like a turkey 🦃 ❤❤❤

[@gisellejones1139]

Have a great Thanksgiving

[@acab4128]

Now that's a chicken looks fantastic can smell it from here :)

[@vickiegossett7214]

Loojs delicious. Thank you... Happy Thanksgiving...

[@terrimckenzie7019]

What do you use to keep sugar from being so clumpy?

[@cwgmama]

Hey Rene, With you stainless table, did yall have to put it together? If so. Was it difficult? I need one sooo bad. And I absolutely Love yours!!!

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

Mine was already together, however, they are fairly easy to assemble.

[@bluedazz]

I have made the cranberry sauce with the orange juice and orange zest. That is one large chicken. Blessing for your family feast. I would love to know the type of chicken. Looking forward to your reviews.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

The chicken is a Big Red Broiler breed. They average 7-10 lbs at maturity.

[@stephenseefeldt7473]

12.lbs 8 0z..chicken to be used for Thanksgiving this year!!!

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

I thought mine was a monster..

[@marybethsmith6458]

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Renea.

[@katemcpherson3492]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@janemacqueen7543]

I put orange juice and orange peel.

[@scottydog6539]

Renea, your cast iron pans look brand new. Are they pre seasoned? I make fresh cranberries with grated orange skin in it. Delicious.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

No, I take care and season them myself. I love them. Now my big daddy skillet was pre seasoned.

[@julieb6835]

Sitting with you in your kitchen and husband and I recuperating in our recliners makes it a better day! What size is your cast iron pan?

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

17 inch.

[@julieb6835]

Thank you! You’re the best!

[@stacyfroman7765]

Do you still sell lilac oil? I have been in hospital and rehab from May till now (Jan). I am very interested in it. I love lilac scent.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

I will make more this year to sell in my market stand as well.

[@debbiealtman5373]

Great video

[@judyfrantzen527]

Hummm. Could alexia have been listening in when you and your husband discussed the generator prompting merchants to reach out to you?

[@shirleysersch9807]

So glad you got your ring fixed. My ring lost a stone while we were putting up chicken wire for a pen. Never got it replaced for fear of what it would cost. Was the cost really high? Your chicken looks delicious. This year I raised a batch of Brahamas, so I am hoping my roosters turn out that large also. Happy Thanksgiving to your family.

[@LittleVillageHomestead]

I have a quarter carat and it was 425.00 just for the stone. I almost flipped over.