How to make Chicken Stock~With Chef Frank, by ProtoCooks with Chef Frank on YouTube. 16 min 52 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 52 s
- Time to do it
- 4 to 6 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Put 3 to 4 pounds of chicken bones in a large stock pot and add 8 quarts of cold water. The bones should sit under about 1 inch of water.
Set the pot over medium heat and bring it to a bare simmer, around 190 to 200 F. Skim off the foam and impurities that rise during the first 20 to 30 minutes.
Add 3 to 4 small onions, 2 celery stalks, 4 to 5 peeled carrots, 1 tablespoon peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, parsley stems and 3 to 4 thyme sprigs.
Simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours. Keep the liquid just below a boil and add hot water if the bones become exposed.
Set a fine-mesh strainer over an 8-quart container and pour or ladle the stock through it. Discard the bones and vegetables.
Cool the stock quickly in an ice bath or in shallow containers, then refrigerate. Lift off the solid fat once it is cold.
Store stock in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in 1-quart portions for up to 3 months. Reheat it to a rolling boil before using.
Tips and common mistakes
Start with cold water and keep the stock at a bare simmer, because a hard boil makes it cloudy.
Add the vegetables after the first skim so they do not break up and cloud the stock.
Do not salt the stock heavily. Season it when you use it in soup or sauce.
Cool stock within 2 hours of cooking and store it in shallow containers.
Questions
Can I make chicken stock from a rotisserie chicken carcass?
Yes. Use the picked carcass and skin, but skip any heavily seasoned or saucy pieces that could make the stock taste bitter or salty.
How long does homemade chicken stock last?
Keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat it to a boil before using.
Why is my chicken stock cloudy?
A hard boil or too much stirring lifts fat and particles into the liquid. Keep a gentle simmer and skim the surface.
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