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How to make chicken stock
This homemade chicken stock is so easy to do and well worth-it. Use leftover chicken bones from a roast or even fresh chicken wings for an economical, easy batch-cook. Pop in the freezer and use as needed.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 500 ml
Calories: 2 kcal
Ingredients
- 7 chicken wings or a small chicken carcass
- 1 litre of water
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 onion
- 1 celery
- 1/2 leek
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 bouquet garni
Instructions
- Put your chicken wings into the stock pot and cover with the water. If you need more to cover, that's ok. The main thing is to ensure it's fully covered. Leave to boil for a few minutes.
- Skim any scum (foam) off the surface using your slotted spoon. Discard the scum in a bowl.
- Add the chopped veg, garlic and bouquet garni. Turn the heat down low and leave to gently simmer for 2 hours. Skim off the scum every now and then.
- Strain the stock through a fine sieve into a bowl. You should have about 500 ml of stock. Pour into your jars and leave to cool before refridgerating/freezing.
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Notes
- Storing - A jar of homemade stock will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freezing - Pour your stock into a freezable container of zip-lock bag and it'll keep for around 3-4 months. Thaw by leaving out overnight or throw into the pot as is - it'll melt and do the same thing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 500ml
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.