The look on Glen's face when he discovered the effectiveness of the "drum-side of the fat line" and his profound gratefulness! Excellent instructional vid, too!

@wendellrobinson2577

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously! I just saw this video a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday I went to the market and got a jumbo pack of leg quarters. I just went 4 for 4 separating the legs from the thighs. This is probably the single most important cooking tip I've ever learned. #gamechanger

@bublik11

3 жыл бұрын

What does he mean drum side?

@debbiem2146

3 жыл бұрын

@@bublik11 If you look at the joint area between a thigh and drumstick, you will see a white-ish fat line crossing over the joint. Cutting alongside of this line on the "drum side" guides the knife easily through the joint to separate the thigh from the drumstick :-) .

@Justme77400

Жыл бұрын

@@bublik11 Away from the thigh.

@lynettestrickland1688

Жыл бұрын

@@bublik11 look for the fat line, which runs in between the thigh and drumstick. Cut on the side of the fat line that is closest to the drumstick, not the thigh. Worked great for me😀

Great video! I just wish there were longer close up shots while he is describing, pointing a cutting.

@GlenAndFriendsCooking

4 жыл бұрын

Right at the end - close up of the whole process

@TerryC69

4 жыл бұрын

@@GlenAndFriendsCooking I had the same concern, but caught the review at the end. Much appreciated, Glen.

@RosalioRedPanda

3 жыл бұрын

@@GlenAndFriendsCooking woah thanks!

@SevenBates

2 жыл бұрын

Drum side of the line..... holy shit!!

Can we just take a minute to appreciate how sharp that knife is?

@Charlie_Crown

4 жыл бұрын

@@DovidM The bones and cartilage are soft, not harsh on the knife at all, one good steel of the knife at the start is all you really need

@Taylor101310

4 жыл бұрын

It looks a lot like the Victorianox boning knife. It was rated #1 by America’s test kitchen. It’s about 20 dollars and I have one and it’s very very sharp from the factory. Excellent non slip handle made of fibrox.

@d.s7741

4 жыл бұрын

i'm wondering if I can use my chefs knife

@jko8888

4 жыл бұрын

@@d.s7741 Yes you can! I've even used a Chinese cleaver once.

@monas

3 жыл бұрын

I cut my finger just watching this video

My husband and I raise meat birds for our family. We've always struggled with breaking them down. After tons of videos we've finally found THE BEST one! This video made all the difference. We just had our harvest and didn't struggle. Thank you!

This vid may be years old...but as a novice, I find very relatable. Saved to watch every time I break-down a chicken. Appreciate these key sections: 8:01 Jaime's "drum side of the fat line" mentioned below. Brilliant revelation! 9:40-9:50 - capturing "the oyster" w/ the thigh 10:23-11:03 - cleanly clearing skin-on breasts Thank you!

Wow!! I'm in New Brunswick and can't believe Jamie popped on my screen! I used to get meat from him when he delivered to pubs! Fantastic to know how well he's doing with his bricks n mortar now. I just got a half dozen meat kings from a farm and no clue what I'm doing. Thank you for this!!

This is amazing! The supermarket just made a mistake and sent me 4 chickens instead of 2. They told me to keep the other 2 so bonus! But I have no room in my freezer for 4 whole chickens! This will help me to make a heap of chicken stock and get the rest cut up to fit better. Very grateful 🙂

this video is a gem 4 years later! buying a full bird soon and trying these new tips , that drum side tip is pure wisdom .

That leg/thigh cut is something I've been fighting my whole life, and I used to be a butcher (was very poorly trained).

@Charlie_Crown

4 жыл бұрын

Really, is all you really ever needed to do was use your thumb nail to feel where the middle of the joint is and push the blade through, like butter, every time. After a short time you automatically know where the joint is 👍

I've watched 7 different videos on how to butcher a chicken and this one by far covers the most information!

WOW. He made that look so easy. I've been struggling with that for years. Can you have him back to do a whole turkey?

@l3loodyLove

4 жыл бұрын

Vincent Pellegrino yes please turkey for sure and maybe small game ? Rabbit ?

@carpediem5232

4 жыл бұрын

A turkey is pretty much the same, just bigger.

@0x80O0oOverfl0w

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, turkey please!!! Preferably sometime in the next 8 months.

@willjepson7770

3 жыл бұрын

@@0x80O0oOverfl0w did he do a turkey yet?

@thesusboomerroblox6516

3 жыл бұрын

Turkey nuggets I have mastered the ingredients of chik fil a now I know what I’m making

Wow, that drum side of the fat line is a life changer. Loved your face

seen this done by dozens of butchers, but learned more from watching him. very good. thanks

@outrageousgamer315

4 жыл бұрын

The best person to watch is definitely Gordon Ramsay. He does it effortlessly.

Dude the drum/thigh cut literally blew my mind. "we go from the drum side of the line, we're gonna hit that joint every single time."

"drum side of the fat line" snip silence silence silence "That didn't… Why am I fighting with that?" I am still chuckling.

I cleaned my first roosters today. Has not done that or been a part if it in over 50 years. Wish I had seen this first. First bird in 4 parts second in more parts left third one whole because I was buthering birds that I just butchered. Lol. This was an incredible tutorial. Saved and to be rewatched as well as watched when whole bird comes out freezer. Simply fantastic instruction.

This is definitely the most effective, informative, and simple way I've seen someone do this! You don't over complicate it for us beginners while also showing how to be quick and effective. Love how you added a close up at the end too, a very nice touch!

This was the best tutorial I have seen on how to do this. You see close up where Jamie is cutting but he also describes really clearly what he is looking for and feeling for. It always seemed to me that a lot of this process is tactile rather than visual, so it really helps that he describes that part of it.

Glen's face after that cut was hilarious!

"Drum-side of the fat-line"... thank you master.

In french the oysters are called "Sot l'y laisse" which literally means "the moron leaves it behind". The last 2:30 are quite mesmerising to watch!

Awesome - it’s great having guest appearances like James who have a ton of knowledge!

Thanks to you and Jaime for this video! Using it as a guide, I was able to cut up a chicken for the very first time and didn’t massacre it too badly. Now wish me luck cooking the first dinner on my brand new oven!

8:26 - I empathize with Glen on the chicken leg/thigh separation. It was always a crap shoot for me when I break down those bulk club size packages of legs and thighs. "Drum side of the fat line" will forever be etched in my brain.

I am thankful that my mom showed me how to do this at a young age. I prefer to cut up chickens myself. Thanks for having him on your show, Glen. I always pop the joint between leg and thigh and then cut around. Cutting around the fat line looks easier. I will try that.

OMG - the fat line! Genius! Thank you :)

I was Today years old when I found out that you cut on the drum side of the fat line. omg. eureka!!

A fantastic video with fantastic close-up views on the cutting process. I learnt quite a lot (and I have removed my other comment, apologies I had a bad day and was an idiot).

You can’t make a better video than that. Thank you

I've watched a lot of these videos of breaking down a chicken...this is by far the best of them.

I struggled with that same cut with the drumstick and thigh!!! He made it look so easy!!

Thanks….I was here trying to cut the thigh from the drumstick and couldn’t so I found your video. I need practice but I’ll get it !

Jamie is a great teacher! Hopefully we'll see more content of this kind with him showing up :D

Fat line, drum side: Love it when you show you're not a 'know it all personality chef' that look down to your viewers! I learned also - will try with my next bird.

I've now watched more than a half-dozen videos, some from celebrity chefs, on how to cut up a whole chicken, and this one is by far the best instruction I've found so far. Very clear instruction (be sure to check the closeups at the end of the video) on how to cut the "oysters" to be included with the thighs, and great tip on separating the thigh from the drumstick. THANK YOU.

8.26. one of the best moments in this channels history :D

wonderful very informative to the point amazing presentation thank you for not talking for 10 minutes about nothing important you guys are great. we have 22 meat birds to process and our meat cutter seems to have backed out and i have never cut up an entire chicken before and really didn't want to make a mess of them thank you thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!!

The best video on cutting a chicken. Definitely learnt something new.

That’s the best demonstration of cutting up a chicken I’ve ever seen thanks for this video!

this will be saved short list of videos that i refer to time and again this is a skill i've yet to master... Thanks, Glen

Wow! Great video! I taught myself how to butcher a chicken and until now have never seen a better way. This video shows is the best way I've ever seen of butchering a chicken for the pan! I deliberately leave a big chunk of breast meat on the wing so that the person choosing the wing to eat also gets some breast meat. I'm getting a fresh chicken tomorrow just to practice this method! What a great way to save freezer space too. Maybe I'll buy 2 chickens tomorrow.

Drum stick cut wow. I learnt somen new too.✌

most helpful video on cutting a chicken

One thing this video shows is that there's always more to learn and the value of seeing how other people do things to help you with your own cooking. Even Glen who has a huge amount of experience in the kitchen had something to learn from this pro demonstrating what is a fairly popular and important technique.

Makes it look so easy. He's not hacking the meat like my previous amateur attempts. 😅

I really like the butcher's voice for some reason

Just cut up my first two whole chickens and because of your GREAT video, it was pretty simple! Thanks so much!!

The tip about how to separate the leg from the thigh is worth the video. I always followed the advice of a certain food-related channel that told me to bend the joint and feel for the two bumps.

Drum side of the fat line just changed my life!!

Thank you! I literally just cut my whole chicken 🐓 as I am watching this video! 🔥🔥🔥

I share Glen's shock with that drumstick cut. Mind blowing.

I agree with Glen, I love the crunchy tip of wing in fried chicken.

Thank you so much for the confidence you gave me !!! I will always buy whole chicken from now on. I tested my skills 3 times . Tonight I made from 2 chickens, chicken picatta from the breasts with skin on. Stock. Curry chicken from the thighs and legs. Saved the wings to bbq. Put it all in freezer for future meals. ❤

ok I am a professional meat cutter, & there is 1 other cut, old country cut, to get 3 breast from a whole chicken, take both lobes, cut the triangle off bottom of both sides before you split, then you split the 2 lobes, & if you size it right you get 3 breasts. not seen much anymore, but older customers occasionally ask for it. just figured you might like to hear about old way

Thank you! The cut separating breast from carcass and the leg and thigh cut are genius. Thank you.

You should do more collabs with professionals and local businesses!

This video came in handy this week with full chickens on sale I bought 5 and cut into pieces and froze them in groups according to parts. SWEET! I saved a bundle. Thanks guys for the fat line clue for cuts.

Just cut up my first chicken. Watch this video 5 times, and it took me less than 5 minutes. Easy!

Wow! I just followed along and kept pace with it. First time butchering anything and I can’t believe how easy it was! Growing up, I always heard adults complaining about having to butcher and automatically assumed it was so hard to do. Thank you Glen and friend!!

I got this knife I wished I could send you a photo of. It's strange. But the way it's designed I can disassemble a chicken in less than 2 minutes perfectly. It's amazing. I went to a gun and knife show in Alabama. This show had alot of knife makers. My eyes saw this one knife and I knew right from the start this was going to be my chicken knife.

8:26 That look on Glen's face when he comes to the realization that the cut he has been frustrated by for so many years should actually be pretty easy.

@eddieisfiction442

2 жыл бұрын

same here though, although i wasn’t frustrated, just thought you needed a butcher knife and some stremgth lol

I really appreciate Glen's questions throughout. They come from the point of view of someone who wants to learn to do this himself, so he's asking the questions that we in the kitchen would want to ask but wouldn't have anyone there to answer.

I'm a huge fan of Gordon Ramsay, but I gotta say, this vid to break down a chicken is WAY better than his. Concise and clear. I plan on buying whole chickens from now on. Wish you guys showed where we could locate the oyster and remove it as well, but I can always do another search for that. Thank you for this vid. 😁

I have to say, I appreciate all your videos. Always simple instructions, simple ingredients, no fluff or fanfare. Quick, honest and pleasant. Great recipes, easy to follow, with just enough pleasantries. Thank-you

Awesome!!!! Talk about a humble pro!!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 😘

This video will be saved in my "How to video". Thanks so much Glen for providing us with this type of video. As always, you provide your viewers with the best videos. Cannot wait for the next.

why is this sooo satisfying ?

@EversonBernardes

4 жыл бұрын

Always satisfying to watch a true pro working with grace and dexterity.

@ToveriJuri

3 жыл бұрын

Because we are bloodthirsty animals. But mostly for the reason Everson Bernardes mentioned.

I appreciate your channel you are inspiring so many people specially during this lockdown, The statement you are throwing money in the garbage is gold, I feed anything thats not used ir bones i just feed it to my dog, Nothing in my home is wasted anything organic is just composted uf not consumed.

One of my favorite videos

Thank you for this. I have been doing this for years, but I definitely learned some tricks. I'd love to see more butchering demonstrations. Especially breaking down some of the bulk buy beef and pork from Costco that's not fully butchered. Thanks,

Awesome to have a skilled friend on hand to make an appearance on the show. Cheers both!

Thank-You so so much great video. Will be buying whole from now on. I always roast my chicken parts that I’m using for soup just like if I was roasting the whole chicken. It brings out so much flavour I know people that just stick raw chicken parts into a pot an boil it but roasting the chicken parts is just so much better. But enough of me babbling on. Great great vid.

"drum side of the fat line" - I learned something today, too, Glenn.

Glen thank you for publishing this video, and, great job explaining things Jamie..!! I particularly liked the idea of putting two hands under the thighs after the skin has been cut to pop both joints at the same time. That was an efficient and effective move. Thanks again for the very helpful video. Now... I’m going to watch it again! Oops! I just realized I didn’t watch the closeups! Excellent job!!! Now... I’m going to watch again. 😄

“Drum Side Fat Line” Good T-shirt.

@jimsydub

4 жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly!

That was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you, Glen. Thank you, Jamie.

Brilliant! Not just the "drum side of the fat line" trick, but removing the breast from the bottom up instead of the top (breastbone) down. Thanks!!

Crucial, when on a budget! 1 adult can stretch this 7 days by doing legs/ wings potatoe brocolli, then fettaccini alfredo w/ mushrooms & lastly, stew!

This is the most effective cutting chicken skill ever seen.... many thanks....

Thankyou for starting w another whole chicken at END OF VIDEO showing AGAIN W closeups 55 yrs old and first whole chicken cutting into pieces.

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! I learned lots too! Thank you both for the wonderful tutorial!😎💣💥

Thank you so much for this video. I love the content on this channel, Jamie is so clear in the way he communicates and your quality of production really made that a joy to watch. I also learned something today!

I have struggled so much to properly butcher a chicken, and this is the first video I found that I could easily follow and it worked amazingly! Drum side of the fat line

Now this is a worthwhile video. Frikken Awesome!

Very informative. I love how one guy cuts and the other guy points things out and asks questions. Great combo, great video. Thank you

Besides for learning about eggs, and cooking the chicken, this is one of the more important things to understand for an omnivore. Don’t forget to use the best knife for the task at hand. That being said, I’m going out for some General Tso’s chicken, the general out ranks the Colonel in my world.

THIS is THE BEST instruction video, bar none!

Folks I just tried this and it's as easy as it looks! Give it a go

the best chicken quartering vid i seen and had to sub for more! Thumbs Up!!!

Please make a video showing how exactly to use the whole chicken? what type of soup/stock to make etc.

Excellent tutorial, Jamie. Thank you for this video (and all your vids of course), Glen.

Just pieced out our first chickens. Very helpful video.

That was the best. I will start cutting up my own chicken from now on….. thanks!

Absolutely the most informative video about jointing a chicken. Well done Glen

The close up shots of him cutting into the chicken were the most helpful. Was hoping for a top, down view of the entire demonstration.[edit] just watched the last few minutes of him breaking down a chicken in silence. Thank you.

gosh, the tail and the neck are the best parts!!!!

This was soooo timely for me. Super helpful. I just did this myself and I have to say I’m kinda proud of the results. Thank you! Also, I’ve been watching a while now and I have to say I love the channel! Great work :)

This is the best video, on how to cut a whole chicken, that I have seen! Really appreciate the close up at the end of the video.

Thanks for a great tutorial! Separating the drum from the thigh was new to me as well. Be sure to watch the close-ups after the last commercial for a clear review of the process.