The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking: Basic Chicken Stock

  • 1 (4 pound) hen
  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 5 quarts water
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • Pinch of thyme
  • 6 green onions with tops
  • 4 large carrots, quartered
  • 2 stalks celery, with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, studded with 3 cloves

Place chicken, salt, peppercorns, and water in stock pot; bring to boil over medium heat, removing scum from surface. Cover pot; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour; skim frequently. Add remaining ingredients; cover. Cook about 2 1/2 hours; skim off fat. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Remove chicken vegetables from stock. Strain stock through wet muslin; chill. Remove fat before using.

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