Chef John's Homemade Chicken Stock

Chef John's Homemade Chicken Stock

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

14 Hr. 40 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 3 pounds chicken necks and backs
  • 1 large onion, skin on, sliced into 6 segments
  • 2 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 sprigs chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 quarts cold water

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; pour water into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, being careful not to let the mixture come to a boil. Once simmering, skim off any foam or impurities that accumulate on the surface of the water and reduce the heat to low.
  • Gently simmer the mixture on low for 12 hours, skimming off any foam as needed.
  • Remove stockpot from heat and let cool for 1 hour.
  • Pour stock through a fine strainer and transfer to food-safe containers.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 81
  • Carbohydrate: 2g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Sugar: 1g

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