Chicken Stock Recipe
Homemade chicken stock is a staple in many kitchens, offering a depth of flavor and richness that enhances a wide range of recipes. With this easy-to-follow chicken broth recipe, you can take your cooking to the next level.
Equipment
- Large stockpot or Dutch oven
- Fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth
Ingredients
- Chicken parts or bones
- onions
- celery
- carrots
- Garlic
- Bay leaves
- Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley
- Peppercorns
- Sea salt
- Cold Water
Instructions
- Start by adding the chicken parts or bones, chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, parsley or dill, peppercorns, sea salt, and cold water to your stockpot or slow cooker.Chicken parts or bones, onions, celery, carrots, Garlic, Bay leaves, Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, Peppercorns, Sea salt
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer and let it cook for several hours. Keep an eye on the pot and periodically skim any foam that rises to the surface.
- Once the stock has simmered and the flavors have melded, carefully strain it through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth.
- Allow the chicken stock to cool completely before transferring it to storage containers. You can store it in the refrigerator for immediate use or freeze it in smaller portions for later.