How to successfully cook capon?

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How to successfully cook capon?

The capon is the ally of the traditional Christmas celebrations. Often served with chestnuts, potatoes or cooked vegetables, it is appreciated for its tender and moist flesh. Its particular flavor places it at the center of your holiday tables, enough to be challenged for a successful Christmas menu.

As with turkey, it is important to remove the meat from the refrigerator before cooking. Here are some other tips for baking capon in the oven.

- Take the capon out two hours before and leave it at room temperature.
- Using a brush, cover the capon with melted butter.
- Put your oven on 150°C and bake your dish.
- Count 3 hours of cooking for a capon of 3 kilos.
- Don't forget to baste it every half hour to keep the flesh tender.

How do you know if the capon is cooked?

If it takes on average 2h30 to 3h of cooking for the capon to be cooked, it is always worth checking. For this, a very simple trick:

- Prick the thigh at the joint
- If the juice that flows is transparent, it's good, your capon is cooked. If it's pink, put it back in the oven for a few minutes.

How to prevent the capon from being too dry?

Capon is a real challenge, and nothing is more frustrating than unsatisfactory cooking and too dry a capon.
If you want to see your guests admiring, these tips will help you avoid cooking mistakes:

- Choose a good quality capon.
- Give the capon time to reach room temperature before putting it in the oven.
- Prefer long cooking at low temperature.
- Be sure to open the oven only to baste your capon very quickly with a little oil so that it retains a good texture. The key to a soft, pink capon is careful cooking.

And don't forget, happiness is also found in the simple things, it's a good way to make your festive meal a success. Opt for an easy-to-follow recipe and get a soft capon when cooked successfully.