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Chicken stock

Chicken carcass, onion, carrots, bouquet garnie, saucepan

This stock can be used in soups, stews or pottages that include chicken, pork or vegetables.

Equipment

  • Large lidded stockpot or saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Large bowl
  • Freezer bags or containers

Preparation method

  • Place the chicken carcass and all the remaining ingredients into the stockpot.
  • Bring to the boil and then turn the heat down to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the salt, cover the pot and simmer for 4 hours.
  • Strain the stock through the sieve into the large bowl.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before covering with clingfilm and placing in the fridge for a few hours.
  • Before using for your recipe remove from the fridge and remove any fat that has congealed on the surface and add to your recipe.
  • Any stock remaining can be placed in freezer bags or pots and placed in the freezer for future use.

Serves:
1
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken carcass from a roast chicken
  • 1 onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 bouquet garni made with 3 sprigs of thyme, a small bunch of parsley, a bay leaf - all tied to a stick of celery
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 litres cold water

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken stock
Serving Size
 
2 litres
Amount per Serving
Calories
720
Percent of Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.4
g
40
%
Cholesterol
 
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
2860
mg
124
%
Potassium
 
2100
mg
60
%
Carbohydrates
 
71
g
24
%
Sugar
 
32
g
36
%
Protein
 
50
g
100
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
26
mg
144
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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