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Chicken Stock recipe

Chicken Stock Recipe: Rich and Flavorful

Rich homemade chicken stock with bones and aromatics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Stock:
  • 3-4 lbs chicken bones
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 leek
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • 12 cups of water
  • Optional: Salt
  • Suggested Uses: Soups sauces, grains

Instructions
 

  • Rinse bones; place in pot with onion, carrots, celery, leek, garlic, peppercorns, herbs.
  • Add 12 cups of cold water to cover the ingredients.
  • Simmer 4-6 hours, skimming foam; don’t boil.
  • Strain through a fine mesh; cool, skim fat.
  • Store in containers; refrigerate or freeze.
  • Use in soups, sauces with desired seasonings.

Notes

  • Roast bones for deeper flavor.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, freeze for 3 months.
  • Try an Asian-inspired variation.
  • Use for risotto or stew.