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Cut chicken into small pieces, remove any fat.
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Trim any access fat off the lean pork.
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Put chicken& pork into a large pot.
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Add water to cover and bring to a boil, then lower heat.
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Cook for about 10 minutes until the scum comes to the top.
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Put the chicken& pork into a colander and then run cold water over to remove any scum.
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Clean the stock pot and then put back the chicken& pork and add the gingerroot.
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Add water to cover (Three-quarters to the top of the pot) and bring to a boil.
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Lower heat.
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Simmer the stock on a VERY, VERY LOW HEAT (A few bubbles showing and with no cover on the pot) for about 3 to 5 or so hours.
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Strain the stock by using a colander and cheese cloth (Discard the bones).
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Let cool and then put into the refrigerator.
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After several hours remove any fat from the surface.
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Note: You can make a richer more flavorful stock by also adding about 1lb of a smoked Ham Hock to the recipe above.
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However, prior to adding it to the pot, blanch to remove any of the spices.
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As an alternative use College Brand Chicken Stock (46 fl oz can) and add a small piece of smoked Ham Hock for a quick way to get a flavorful stock.