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Wash the poultry pieces, and put them in the stockpot.
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Peel and cut the onions in half.
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Place them, cut sides down, directly over an open flame, resting on a stove burner grate.
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Cook until the surface is well browned, about 3 minutes, shifting them with tongs so theyre evenly seared.
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Drop them in the pot with all the other vegetables and seasonings and pour in 6 quarts of water.
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Cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil over high heat, then cook uncovered for 15 minutes or so, skimming off any foam or residue that rises to the top.
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Set the cover ajar, and adjust heat to keep the broth boiling gently and reducing slowly.
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Cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, and taste for flavor and consistency.
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If it has a good brothy taste, stop cooking, or, if you want a stronger flavor, continue boiling, uncovered.
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Turn off the heat, and lift the cooked poultry and vegetables from the broth with a spider or a slotted spatula, into a colander set in a big bowl.
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Press down to squeeze out all the broth.
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Strain the broth through a wire-mesh sieve to remove any small bits, then skim the fat off the surface.
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Or chill overnight, and then remove the layer of solidified fat.
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Pour into containers, seal, and refrigerate or freeze until needed.