BEAR GRASS, Martin County — The Bear Grass Chicken Mull Festival drew its largest crowd yet, with 180 gallons of chicken mull selling out in just over an hour, organizers said.
Some visitors traveled a long way to try the dish but arrived after it had sold out. Organizers said the festival may consider making more if attendance continues to grow, but producing a larger batch takes significant time and volunteer support.
The Bear Grass Fire Department cooks the chicken, with local volunteers helping remove it from the bones. This year, that process took about five hours. The chicken and broth are cooled and stored overnight before they are boiled again with crackers and seasonings…