Quick chicken stock
4 servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
5 | pounds | Chicken bones and backs |
2 | mediums | Onions; peeled |
1 | large | Leek |
1 | large | Carrot |
2 | mediums | Celery stalks |
8 | Parsley sprigs | |
1 | Bay leaf | |
2 | Whole cloves | |
1 | teaspoon | Dried thyme |
Directions
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS in a 6-quart pot and add water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1½ hours, skimming the top as necessary. Remove and discard the large bones. Pour the stock through a large strainer lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth. Refrigerate the stock until the fat solidifies, then remove and discard fat. Transfer the stock to conveniently sized containers and refrigerate for 2 days, or freeze.
Makes 4 Cups
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