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["Combine first 6 ingredients and water to cover in a large Dutch oven.", "Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender.", "Remove chicken and cool.", "Pour 6 cups broth through a wire-mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding solids.", "Reserve remaining broth for later use.", "Whisk 6 tablespoons butter, bouillon granules, and poultry seasoning into strained broth until smooth.", "Set aside to cool.", "Cut shortening into flour with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.", "Add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.", "Spread dough to a 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly greased baking sheet, forming 1 large hoecake (I call it a""biscuit"").", "Bake at 400u00b0 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Cool on wire rack; break into pieces.", "Skin, bone, and coarsely chop chicken.", "Layer chicken and hoecake pieces in a lightly greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish.", "Whisk together chicken broth mixture and eggs; pour evenly over chicken and hoecake pieces.", "Stir together cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle evenly over top of chicken mixture.", "Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and set.", "Let stand 10 minutes before serving."]
