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Chicken Stock
Photo: Lily Banse

Chicken Stock

6 ingredients 7 steps 1 ¼ gallons wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

295
Calories
34g
Protein
4g
Fat
30g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Parsnip 1/2 cup (78g) 55
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb (2 kg ) chicken carcasses
  • 4 oz (125 g ) onions , in medium dice
  • 2 oz (60 g) carrots , in medium dice
  • 2 oz (60 g) celery with leaves, in medium dice
  • 2 oz (60 g) parsnips (optional), in medium dice
  • 2 oz (60 g) leeks (optional), in medium dice

Directions

1

Place the chicken carcasses in a stockpot, and cover with water.

2

Place over moderate heat. As the water comes to a boil , lower the heat to a simmer .

3

Scum will begin to rise to the surface. As it does so, skim it off with a perforated spoon.

4

At this point, there are two options: Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 2 hours or more, as your taste determines. Simmer the stock for 4 to 5 hours or more. One hour before the end of the cooking time, add the rest of the ingredients. This latter method will leave a more pronounced flavour of herbs, spices and vegetables while extracting the most out of the chicken.

5

Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 2 hours or more, as your taste determines.

6

Simmer the stock for 4 to 5 hours or more. One hour before the end of the cooking time, add the rest of the ingredients. This latter method will leave a more pronounced flavour of herbs, spices and vegetables while extracting the most out of the chicken.

7

Strain , cool rapidly by placing pot in an ice-filled cooler, and refrigerate or freeze in suitably-sized portions.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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