Cast Iron Chicken

by Celia Sin-Tien Cheng
October 21, 2009

VINEGAR HILL HOUSE
72 Hudson Ave
(Front & Water Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-1018

Celia Sin-Tien Cheng

The cast iron chicken is undoubtedly the signature dish at Vinegar Hill House. This succulent half-chicken is served in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet. Cooked with butter, shallots and sherry vinegar in a wood-fired oven — the secret to its deliciousness — the white and dark meat are juicy, the skin thin and crisp, and the sauce so flavorful that you’ll want to drink it. While the menu changes seasonally, the cast iron chicken is a mainstay. And for good reason, it embodies the philosophy, ambiance and cuisine of Vinegar Hill House: wholesome, warm and comforting.

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