Chicken Stock
Ingredients
4
pounds
of chicken bones or sectioned chicken
6
quarts
water
1
large onion
quartered
2
carrots
quartered
2
stalks of celery
quartered
2
bay leaves
4
sprigs of thyme
4
sprigs of parsley
6
peppercorns
Instructions
Place chicken bones or a sectioned chicken into a large pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil and boil rapidly for a few minutes to release fat if using sectioned chicken.
Drain, rinse the chicken and the inside of the pot. This step, and the next, can be omitted if using bones only.
Cover with fresh water again and bring to a boil.
Add the vegetables, herbs, and peppercorns
Reduce heat and remove any foam from the surface. Cover and simmer on low for 3 – 4 hours.
Strain and chill to remove fat as per beef stock.
Recipe Notes