CHICKEN STOCK

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 14h30m

Yield 5 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds chicken carcasses, including necks and backs
1 large onion, quartered
4 carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2
4 ribs celery, cut in 1/2
1 leek, white part only, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
10 sprigs fresh thyme
10 sprigs fresh parsley with stems
2 bay leaves
8 to 10 peppercorns
2 whole cloves garlic, peeled
2 gallons cold water

Steps:

  • Place chicken, vegetables, and herbs and spices in 12-quart stockpot. Set opened steamer basket directly on ingredients in pot and pour over water. Cook on high heat until you begin to see bubbles break through the surface of the liquid. Turn heat down to medium low so that stock maintains low, gentle simmer. Skim the scum from the stock with a spoon or fine mesh strainer every 10 to 15 minutes for the first hour of cooking and twice each hour for the next 2 hours. Add hot water as needed to keep bones and vegetables submerged. Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large stockpot or heatproof container discarding the solids. Cool immediately in large cooler of ice or a sink full of ice water to below 40 degrees. Place in refrigerator overnight. Remove solidified fat from surface of liquid and store in container with lid in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or in freezer for up to 3 months. Prior to use, bring to boil for 2 minutes. Use as a base for soups and sauces.

marion forbes
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I've made this chicken stock recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I love using it to make soups and stews, and it always makes my dishes taste so much better. I also love that it's so v


Gukharrajasaddam Gukhar
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This is the best chicken stock recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyon


KB gammer
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I'm so glad I found this chicken stock recipe. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone lookin


Mahle Radebe
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digital 10
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I've made this chicken stock recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I love using it to make soups and stews, and it always makes my dishes taste so much better. I also love that it's so v


Asher Dasher
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This is the best chicken stock recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyon


Tulgaa Elliot
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I'm so glad I found this chicken stock recipe. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone lookin


Tesfaye N
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This chicken stock recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Zainab Majeed
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I've made this chicken stock recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I love using it to make soups and stews, and it always makes my dishes taste so much better. I also love that it's so v


Michael Sherwood
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This is the best chicken stock recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyon


Chamo Alwis
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I'm a huge fan of this chicken stock recipe. It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I love using it to make soups and stews, and it always makes my dishes taste so much better. I also love that it's so versatile. I've used it to make everything


Jackie Van der merwe
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This chicken stock recipe is a lifesaver! I've used it to make everything from soups and stews to sauces and gravies, and it always turns out perfectly. The flavor is rich and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I always keep a batch of this stock o