Flavor infusion device for roasting poultry
A flavor infusion device for roasting poultry, such as chicken, comprising an elongated metal member having an attachment means at one end for attachment to a sidewall of a roasting pan, a radiused bent portion extending upwardly from the attachment means, and a horizontal arm portion extending from the radiused bent portion in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to the roasting pan to support an open cavity of the poultry, said horizontal arm portion having a flavor cup associated therewith for receiving an infusion flavoring liquid therein. A method of roasting poultry comprising the steps of providing a flavor infusion device, attaching the device to a sidewall of a roasting pan, placing an infusion liquid in the cup, mounting the poultry on the horizontal arm of the device, preferably in a breast-down orientation, and roasting the poultry.
1. A flavor infusion device for roasting poultry comprising an elongated metal member having an attachment means at one end for attachment to a sidewall of a roasting pan, a radiused bent portion extending upwardly from the attachment means, and an arm portion extending from the radiused bent portion in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to the roasting pan to support an open cavity of the poultry, said horizontal arm portion having a cup associated therewith for receiving an infusion flavoring liquid therein.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein the elongated metal member is 304 stainless steel having a ½ hard temper.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein the flavor cup is removably supported in the arm portion.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein the flavor cup is permanently affixed to the horizontal arm portion.
5. A method of roasting poultry, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing the flavor infusion device of claim 1 ;
(b) attaching the device to a sidewall of a roasting pan;
(c) placing an infusion liquid in the cup;
(d) mounting the poultry on the arm of the device; and
(e) roasting the poultry.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein the poultry is chicken.
7. The method of claim 6 wherein the chicken is mounted on the arm of the device in a breast-down orientation.