Capon - Glossary Term

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A rooster that has been castrated just after 6 weeks old and fed a diet rich in grains to prepare it for processing when it is no more than 10 months old. It will generally weigh 4 pounds or more and is excellent for roasting or poaching, providing very tender, juicy meat.