Menomonee Capon Recipe Video

Capon like my Dad would make with Stephanie and the gang at Pine Tree Lodge on Menomonee Street in Old Town Chicago.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time3 Hr 0 Min
Ready In3 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Whole chicken1 Medium (Skinned Capon)
For the stuffing
 Raisin bread1 Medium, chopped into small cubes (Whole loaf used)
 Eggs2 Medium
 Butter3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (1 - 2 cups butter)
 V8 juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cream of potato soup1 Can (10 oz)
 Chopped walnuts2 Cup (32 tbs)
For seasoning the capon
 Ale2 Teaspoon (As needed to drizzle over the stuffed capon)
 Onion powder1 Teaspoon
 Parsley flakes1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Lemon pepper1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1048 Calories from Fat 776

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 88 g135.7%

Saturated Fat 22.8 g114%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 232.5 mg77.5%

Sodium 360.6 mg15%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g5.4%

Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.1%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 48 g96.5%

Vitamin A 31.4% Vitamin C 23.6%

Calcium 8.5% Iron 26.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

1. Baking pan
2. Aluminium foil to cover the stuffed capon

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
2. Take a whole loaf of raisin bread and cut the entire loaf into small cubes.

MAKING
3. Take a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients for the stuffing.
4. Stuff this prepared mixture into the whole capon.
5. Drizzle the capon with a little ale and season with onion powder, parsley flakes, salt, pepper and lemon pepper.
6. Place the stuffed capon in a baking pan, cover with aluminium foil and roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours.

SERVING
7. Serve for a Thanksgiving meal.

Editors Review

Looking for some good recipes for thanks giving or a family gathering. Here is a stuffed capon recipe that is easy and looks and tastes great. For all those who like to invite guests over but don't have all the patience to cook elaborate menus, this is a perfect dish.
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