A Basic Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: A Basic Chicken Stock Recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken parts; (back, neck, wings, and bones); 4 c. Water; 1 x Carrot minced; 1 x Onion sliced; 1 x Celery stalk; 10 x Black peppercorns; 5 whl cloves; 5 x Parsley sprigs; 1 lrg Bay leaf

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken parts
(back, neck, wings, and bones)
4 c. Water
1 x Carrot minced
1 x Onion sliced
1 x Celery stalk
10 x Black peppercorns
5 whl cloves
5 x Parsley sprigs
1 lrg Bay leaf

Directions

1

To prepare stock, put all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a rapid boil.
2

With a spoon, remove any foamy scum which collects on the top of the water; reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
3

Strain and store in a glass jar in the refrigerator, or possibly freeze in a plastic container.
4

For small amounts, freeze stock in ice cube trays and then put the stock cubes in plastic freezer bags.
5

Frzn, stock will last for up to 3 months; refrigerated, for 3 days.