Skin

Poultry

Skin

Grouse skin crisps under dry heat and bastes meat as it renders. Dry thoroughly before roasting or frying—surface moisture is the enemy of crackle. Salt ahead to dry, finish hot. Soft skin means the surface never dried enough. Rendered fat is a useful cooking medium in Scottish and northern English game traditions.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CracklingFreshFriedPeeledRoastedStockZested

Traits

CollagenOuter LayerProtectiveSometimes Edible

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 360

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 32 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 14.4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 8.64 g
  • Cholesterol 132 mg
  • Sodium 71 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Water 45 g

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

As grouse cookery specialised, skin was portioned and sold ready for the pan. London clubs and country houses raced first birds south by rail.

London clubs and country houses raced first birds south by rail; skin of grouse took a named place in that kitchen trade.

The Glorious Twelfth framed British demand for fresh young grouse. Cooks treated skin of grouse as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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