Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy

Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy
101 min.
8
588kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy, a dish that promises to impress your family and friends at any gathering. This dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, combining the rich flavors of brown sugar and bourbon to create a mouthwatering glaze that perfectly complements the tender meat of the capon.

Ready in just 101 minutes, this main course serves up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for festive occasions or a cozy family dinner. With each serving containing approximately 588 calories, you can enjoy this hearty meal without the guilt. The preparation involves a few simple steps, from rubbing the capon with a sweet and savory mixture to creating a luscious gravy that ties the dish together.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is designed to be approachable and rewarding. The combination of freshly ground black pepper, Dijon mustard, and chopped parsley adds layers of flavor that elevate the dish to gourmet status. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3.5 teaspoons dijon mustard divided
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 14 ounce beef broth fat-free divided canned
  • tablespoons potato flour 
  • pound roasting chickens whole
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced
  • cup water 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • measuring cup
  • broiler pan
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from capon. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
  3. Combine sugar, 2 teaspoons mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rub sugar mixture under loosened skin and over breast and drumsticks. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under capon.
  4. Place capon, breast side up, on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Pour 1 cup water into bottom of pan; place rack in pan.
  6. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes.
  7. Baste capon with 1 cup broth; loosely cover capon with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350 (do not remove capon from oven).
  8. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and baste with remaining broth.
  9. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meaty part of thigh registers 16
  10. Remove from oven; let stand for 20 minutes. Discard the skin before serving.
  11. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure.
  12. Pour drippings from pan into bag.
  13. Let stand 2 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag, and carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag.
  14. Drain drippings into measuring cup, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
  15. Pour drippings into a small saucepan; stir in shallots. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  16. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard and bourbon, stirring with a whisk; simmer 1 minute.
  17. Combine potato starch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; stir starch mixture into bourbon mixture. Simmer for 1 minute or until thickened.
  18. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper.
  19. Serve gravy with the capon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories588kcal
Protein31.07%
Fat61.42%
Carbs7.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.63
Glycemic Load
0.44
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.283478050776%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:587.75kcal
29.39%
Fat:38.5g
59.24%
Saturated Fat:10.97g
68.53%
Carbohydrates:10.6g
3.53%
Net Carbohydrates:9.98g
3.63%
Sugar:7.56g
8.4%
Cholesterol:213.57mg
71.19%
Sodium:511.3mg
22.23%
Alcohol:1.88g
100%
Alcohol %:0.66%
100%
Protein:43.82g
87.65%
Vitamin B3:16.1mg
80.49%
Vitamin A:2254.1IU
45.08%
Selenium:29.78µg
42.55%
Vitamin B6:0.85mg
42.53%
Phosphorus:423.19mg
42.32%
Vitamin B12:2.46µg
40.98%
Vitamin K:31.07µg
29.59%
Vitamin B5:2.59mg
25.94%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.38%
Zinc:3.27mg
21.82%
Iron:3.76mg
20.91%
Potassium:663.55mg
18.96%
Folate:71.51µg
17.88%
Magnesium:53.7mg
13.42%
Vitamin C:9.33mg
11.31%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.88%
Copper:0.18mg
8.87%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.81%
Calcium:41.09mg
4.11%
Fiber:0.62g
2.48%
Source:My Recipes