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How to Make Chicken Stock
Learn how to make this easy homemade chicken stock recipe on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker - with storage tips & freezing instructions
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 11 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 chicken carcass cut smaller with a cleaver (Cutting is optional)
- ½ white onion cut in large pieces
- ½ carrot cut in large pieces
- 1 celery stalk cut in four pieces
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 sprigs herbs thyme, parsley, tarragon, etc.
- 6 cups cold water or enough to cover ¾ of the bones and vegetables
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Place vegetables and herbs in a stock pot, then place the chicken bones on top.
- Add the cold water.
- Slowly bring the stock to a simmer, skim any fat or foam that comes to the surface.
- Once the stock has come to a simmer, continue to cook covered for 4 hours.
- Cool and strain the stock. Makes about 4 cups.
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Instapot Method (pressure cook)
- Place vegetables and herbs in the Instapot, then place the chicken bones on top.
- Add the cold water.
- Seal the lid and select High Pressure for 20 minutes or use the stock setting on the pressure cooker.
- Once the time is up, release pressure naturally.
- Cool and strain the stock. Makes about 4 cups.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.
- Freezing Instructions: To keep small amounts handy, consider freezing in ice cube trays and then transferring cubes to freezer bags.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
11kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1357IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1357IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.