A capon (from Latin: cāpō, genitive cāpōnis) is a male chicken that has been castrated or neutered, either physically or chemically, to improve the quality of its flesh for food, and, in some countries like Spain, fattened by forced feeding.

A half-hour before you're ready to serve, massage the capon, inside and out with butter and olive oil, then salt and pepper generously, and sprinkle with herbes de Provence. Preheat the oven to 170°C or 325°F and make the stuffing.

Capon has a rich, tender, and juicy flavor similar to chicken but more robust and nuanced, with a slightly sweeter taste due to its fat content. What is a capon? Learn more about capon and how to prepare, roast, and serve it from the experts in gourmet cuisine and fine foods at D'Artagnan.

Cook capon in the oven the French traditional way at Christmas, with winter vegetables and chestnuts. I give you cooking tips for very tender meat. Capon for a traditional French style Christmas May it be for X’mas or Thanksgiving

Dec 12, 2022 · This Christmas Capon Recipe is our holiday favorite. The Capon is tender and juicy and oh so flavorful, sprinkled with Herbes de Provence. Its size is impressive and perfect for feeding 8 guests.

Oct 17, 2019 · Have you ever roasted a capon? With its large sizer, ample breast meat, tenderness, and full flavor, this 8-lb chicken makes the ultimate Sunday roast. Read on for our fool-proof recipe with a simple citrus and garlic brine that …

Mar 22, 2025 · List includes: Capão de Freamunde, Chapon du Périgord.

Dec 5, 2021 · A capon (a young castrated and fattened rooster) are still popular in France and northern Italy (Image: Getty Images) This is done in order to remove the male sex hormones and is usually performed by veterinary personnel. However, this process was formally banned in …

Dec 9, 2016 · What a story with this capon… As you might know this is a typical French recipe for Christmas. Last year we went to Lyon for my birthday with Adrien. What a city! Just wonderful! Until then, Lyon was limited to the Part Dieu train station …

Preheat the oven to 350F. Rub salt, pepper and butter on the capon (inside and out). In a roaster pan, mix the vegetables and add salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Add olive oil and wine to the vegetable mix. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Put the Capon over the vegetables and add a cup of chicken broth. Cover and cook for 3 hours.