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Dave W.
 
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Default poaching chicken

In article >,
"Bob (this one)" > wrote:

> Dave W. wrote:
> > In article >,
> > "Bob (this one)" > wrote:
> >

<snip>
> >
> > So when you poach in broth, I take it you only do it long enough to cook
> > the chicken. How long might that be? Or, how do you know how long to
> > simmer the chicken?

>
> I pick up pieces and squeeze them. ......


<snip nice chicken poaching tutorial>

>The amount
> of liquid is irrelevant. 10 or 12 minutes in 1000 gallons of simmering
> water will give you the same finished result with the chicken.
>

Ah, geez. I shoulda knowed that!

Thanks Bob,

With your continued instruction I may yet learn how to cook. ;^)

Thanks!
Dave W.

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