Homemade Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: Homemade Chicken Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken carcass; 2 large carrots; 4 stalks of celery; 1 leek; 3 brown onions; 5 cloves of garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 bunch thyme; 1 sprig rosemary; 1-2 teaspoons whole peppercorns; 2 dried chillies (optional)

Servings: persons

1 chicken carcass
2 large carrots
4 stalks of celery
1 leek
3 brown onions
5 cloves of garlic
2 bay leaves
1 bunch thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1-2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
2 dried chillies (optional)

1
Start by chopping the carrots, leek, onion and celery into large pieces- thirds or so. Place them in a large pot with the chicken carcass, a few dried chilies, the herbs and peppercorns. Fill the pot with just enough water to cover all of the vegetables and chicken. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
2
Once the stock has been brought to a boil, bring it down to a simmer and let it simmer for several hours. Occasionally remove the lid from the stock and skim off the scum with a spoon, and then stir.
3
After three to four hours, your stock should be sufficiently reduced. It will look kinda gnarly, but who cares because it smells delicious.
4
Next, strain the liquid through a colander into a large bowl. Sometimes one strain isn't enough to form a clear liquid, so toss out the solids and strain it once more.
5
Put the stock in a few containers- maybe one to freeze and one to refrigerate, and you're done! Stock in the freezer should last ages, and stock in the fridge will last up to 5-7 days (I would plan on using it sooner rather than later- see any of the risotto or soup recipes on this blog for inspiration!). A simple and delicious day time task that is so rewarding- expect a recipe up on the blog soon that highlights our wonderful homemade stock!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken carcass, 2 large carrots, 4 stalks of celery, 1 leek, and more.

Yes, Homemade Chicken Stock falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Chicken Stock

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