Chicken Stock
By
Patrick Johnson
@pwjohnso
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Sure we have all resorted to the store bought stocks in a pinch but homemade stocks require only a little effort and add a tremendous boost to your soups and sauces. Give a try.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Comments:
Serves:
Yields about 5 quarts
Prep:
30 Min
Cook:
6 Hr
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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4 lbchicken carcasses, including necks and backs
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1 largeyellow onion, quartered
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4 largecarrots, peeled and cut in half
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4 largecelery ribs, cut in half
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1leek, white part only, cut in half lengthwise
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10 sprig(s)fresh thyme
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10 sprig(s)fresh parsley with stems
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2bay leaves
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10black peppercorns
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3 clovegarlic, peeled and smashed
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2 galcold water
How to Make Chicken Stock
- Place chicken, vegetables, and herbs and spices in 12-quart stockpot and add cold water.
- Bring to boil then turn heat down to medium low to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Skim the scum from the stock every half hour or so. Add hot water as needed to keep bones and vegetables submerged. Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 hours.
- Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large stockpot or heatproof container discarding the solids.
- Cool immediately in large cooler of ice or a sink full of ice water.
- Place in refrigerator overnight. Remove solidified fat from surface of liquid and store in container with lid in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or in freezer for up to 3 months. Prior to use, bring to boil for 2 minutes. Use as a base for soups and sauces.
About Chicken Stock
Course/Dish: Chicken Soups Other Soups
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: American
Hashtag: #stock
