Information
Total time: under 4 hours
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: Makes 2 quarts
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken backs
- 1 gallon cold water
- 6 white peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut across into 1-inch pieces
- 1 rib celery, cut across into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
- 3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
Directions
1. Trim the excess fat from the chicken backs and rinse them well under cold running water. Place them in a large pot and cover with the gallon of water. Place over high heat and add the remaining ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil, skimming off the impurities as they rise. Adjust the heat so the liquid is at a steady simmer. Cook for 3 hours.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Degrease the stock by ladling off the grease as it rises to the top.
4. If you have more than 2 quarts, place the stock in a clean pot and boil until it is reduced to 2 quarts. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 16 servings.
5kcal (0%)
5mg (1%)
0mg (0%)
33mcg RAE (1%)
17mg
2mg
0g
0g
0g
0g
1mg (0%)
7mg (0%)
0g (0%)
0g (0%)
0mg (0%)