Information
Total time: under 4 hours
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: Makes 3 quarts
Ingredients
- 6 pounds chicken backs
- 5 quarts cold water
Directions
Rinse the chicken well under cold running water and place it in a large stockpot. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a low simmer.
Simmer the stock for 3 hours, carefully skimming away any fat and impurities that rise to the surface with a ladle.
Remove the stock from the heat and strain it through a colander and then through a fine-mesh sieve, being careful to leave the sediment in the bottom of the pot. Degrease the stock again with a ladle.
Cool the stock in an ice bath. Store until ready to use: in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Scrape off any congealed fat before using.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
7 kcal
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3 mg
0 mg
0 g
0 g
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0 g
2 mg
1 mg
0 g
1 g
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