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Chicken Stock

If you have leftover chick or turkey bones, you will love this homemade chicken stock recipe.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Winter
Ingredients
  • 1 rotisserie chicken (meat removed so you're only left with bones and skin)
  • 2 ribs celery (with leaves, cut into chunks)
  • 2 medium carrots (cut into chunks)
  • 2 medium onions (cut into chunks)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 10 whole peppercorns
  • 8 cups cold water
  • 2 tbsp Better than bouillon chicken paste (or 6 chicken bouillon cubes)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Place rotisserie chicken, vegetables, spices and water into a large soup pot.
  2. 2
    Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat, cover and simmer on low heat for at least 2 hours or longer.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  5. 5
    Strain stock through a fine sieve strainer, discarding all vegetables and seasonings so you are only left with the stock. Season with chicken boullion paste, to taste.
  6. 6
    Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Skim off the fat that rises to the top. If not using within a few days, freeze for up to 3 months.
Note

Yields about 8 cups of stock. Better than Bouillon Chicken*: I absolutely love this stuff and always use it to enhance the flavors of my stock. You can omit it, if you want.  Storing Instructions: Refrigerate the stock for use within 3-4 days. (Note that it will take on a gelatin-like texture in the fridge but will liquidize once warmed again). After refrigerating, skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Freezing Instructions: Measure out the stock in freezer safe bags in batches of two cups each. This way, when you pull one out, you know there is exactly 2 cups of homemade chicken stock!

Read it online: https://culinaryheirloom.com/recipe/chicken-stock/
Ryan Johnson
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Hello, I'm Ryan, a skilled and enthusiastic amateur cook! I find joy and fulfillment in the kitchen, and find delight in sharing my family creations with others. Keep it delicious!