Bacon Rosemary Roasted Capon Recipe

Name: Bacon Rosemary Roasted Capon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb Bacon, sliced, cut up; 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 2 x Cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. Fresh rosemary leaves; 1/2 tsp Grnd black pepper; 1 x 8 lb. capon or possibly roasting chicken; 2 x Bay leaves; 1 sprg fresh rosemary; 1 sprg fresh thyme; 3 c. Chicken broth Fresh bay leafs, thyme sprgs & rosemary sp, optional

Servings: persons

1
In food processor fitted with chopping blade, process bacon, oil, garlic, rosemary leaves, and pepper till a thick paste forms.
2
Heat oven to 475 F. In shallow, open roasting pan, place capon, breast side up, on wire rack.
3
With pastry bushs, spread bacon paste over entire surface of capon.
4
Place bay leaves and rosemary and thyme sprigs in cavity of capon.
5
Tuck wing tip under shoulder joints.
6
Push drumsticks under band of skin, if present, or possibly with string, tie together.
7
Roast capon 25 min or possibly till golden.
8
Loosely cover capon with aluminum foi.
9
Reduce oven temperature to 350 F and roast capon 2 1/2 to 3 hrs longer or possibly till meat thermometer inserted into inner thigh registers 180 F.
10
Transfer capon to large serving platter.
11
To make sauce, remove wire rack and all fat from drippings in roasting pan.
12
Pour in chicken broth and heat to boiling over high heat.
13
With wooden spoon, scrape bottom of pan to loosen browned-on bits.
14
Reduce heat to medium and cook 20 to 30 min or possibly till sauce is reduced by half.
15
Pour into sauceboat.
16
To serve, garnish capo with bay leaves and herb sprigs, if you like.
17
Serve sauce on the side.
18
NOTES : A bacon and herb puree keeps the capon moist and gives it a smoky flavor.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb Bacon, sliced, cut up, 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 2 x Cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp. Fresh rosemary leaves, and more.

Yes, Bacon Rosemary Roasted Capon Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!