Ina Garten's Chicken Stock Recipe
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Ina Garten's Chicken Stock Recipe
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Like it is in many kitchens in America, Ina Garten's chicken stock recipe is a classic in my kitchen too. This recipe is foolproof and made with every day ingredients. I think having homemade chicken broth in your fridge is the easiest way to elevate any dish. Try it, it won't disappoint.
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Ingredients
- 3 whole chickens* (4-5 pound each)
- 3 large yellow onions unpeeled and quartered
- 6 carrots unpeeled and cut in thirds
- 4 celery stalks with leaves cut in thirds
- 4 parsnips unpeeled and cut in thirds (optional)
- 20 fresh parsley sprigs
- 15 fresh thyme sprigs
- 20 Fresh dill sprigs
- 1 head garlic unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- Place the chickens, onion, carrots, celery, parsnip (if using), fresh herbs, garlic, salt and peppercorns in a large 16 to 20 quart stockpot*. Add 7 quarts water.
- Bring it to a boil over medium-high hear. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer (uncovered) for 4 hours.
- Strain in batches using a colander.
- Pour into 1-quart airtight containers. Let them cool down on the kitchen counter for 1-2 hours. Place in the fridge or freeze on the next day.
Notes
- Let the chicken stock cool down and then place in the fridge. They will last for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
- I let them sit in the refrigerator overnight before moving them into the freezer. Once frozen, they should be good for up to 6 months.
- To thaw, place the frozen chicken stock in the fridge the night before. If short on time, the chicken stock can also be thawed in a large bowl of cool water on the kitchen counter.
- As it is simmering on the stovetop, you might notice a layer of fat at the top of your chicken stock. If you prefer to get rid of the fat, use a spoon to scrape it off.
- What if I do not have a large stockpot like hers? If you do not have a 16-20 quart stockpot, use the largest one you have. If you do so, you can use 1 large or 2 small whole chickens instead. If you do not have a whole chicken, I would recommend using 7-10 chicken pieces instead.
- What to do with the leftover cooked chicken, chicken bones and vegetables? In her original recipe, Ina Garten suggests discarding them. I prefer to remove the chicken and bones, use shredded chicken in recipes and bones for the next time I make chicken stock. I place them in freezer bags and freeze them in the fridge until I am ready to use them.
- Storage Instructions: Let the chicken stock cool down and then place in the fridge. They will last for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: I let them sit in the refrigerator overnight before moving them into the freezer. Once frozen, they should be good for up to 6 months.
- Thawing Instructions: To thaw, place the frozen chicken stock in the fridge the night before. If short on time, the chicken stock can also be thawed in a large bowl of cool water on the kitchen counter.
- Scrape off the fat, if desired. As it is simmering on the stovetop, you might notice a layer of fat at the top of your chicken stock. If you prefer to get rid of the fat, use a spoon to scrape it off.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
951kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
74g
(148%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
2651mg
(110%)
Potassium
1443mg
(41%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
11145IU
(223%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6quarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 951 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 951kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 74g | 148% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 2651mg | 110% |
| Potassium | 1443mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 11145IU | 223% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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