Stewing Hen (Pasture-Raised Whole Chicken)Average 1.80 - 2.86 lbs per whole bird Best for soup, broth, and slow cooking — not intended for roasting. Our pasture-raised stewing hens are mature laying hens prized for their rich, deeply developed chicken flavor. While they are leaner and firmer than younger roasting chickens, their bones, skin, and connective tissue produce exceptional broth and deeply flavorful soups when cooked slowly. These birds are ideal for traditional slow cooking—perfect for homemade stock, soups, stews, and braised dishes. Because stewing hens are older birds, they benefit from long, gentle cooking that transforms their meat into tender, flavorful bites while creating broth with incredible body and depth. For many traditional cooks, this is the gold standard for homemade chicken soup. Raised on pasture without antibiotics, hormones, or steroids and supplemented with certified non-GMO grains. Cooking Tips:Simmer slowly for several hours to tenderize the meat and develop a rich broth. Stewing hens are ideal for soups, stocks, and slow braises where long cooking brings out their exceptional flavor. ---*All products are frozen prior to sale and provided frozen for pickup, home delivery, and shipping.
