The freshness of the meat you buy is as important as the cooking part to ensure taste and health of a dish. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you buy poultry meat.
- While buying live birds, go in for the one which weighs well and looks healthy.
- See that the bird's breast is well formed and fleshy
- There should be no cuts or wounds on the flesh. The chicken changes colour if the blood is not fully drained out. It’s not advisable to cook such meat.
- Rub in salt and keep the chicken for a while to make it soft.
- Once broiler chicken is brought home, take it out of the polythene bag and keep it wrapped in a piece cloth dipped in vinegar.
- To ensure that the chicken pieces smell good, clean it with salt and vinegar.