Judy’s Easy Homemade Chicken Stock
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Judy’s Easy Homemade Chicken Stock
Description
This stock recipe combines a whole 4 to 5 pound chicken with slices of fresh ginger and scallions in a large pot filled with cold water. Bringing it to a boil and then reducing to a gentle simmer for 4 to 6 hours allows the flavors from the chicken and aromatics to infuse fully into the broth. The slow simmering extracts gelatin and flavor from bones and meat, creating a rich, savory stock.
The resulting chicken stock is clear and fragrant, with subtle warmth and depth imparted by the ginger and fresh brightness from scallions. It serves as a foundational ingredient for many dishes such as soups, stews, risottos, or sauces. The simple ingredient list keeps the flavor clean and adaptable.
Once cooled, straining removes solids leaving a clear broth. Portioning and freezing the stock allows easy access for future recipes while preserving freshness. The recipe yields about 3 to 4 quarts (approximately 3 1/2 liters), which covers many batch cooking needs and reduces waste.
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pound chicken whole
- 5 lices ginger
- 4 scallions
- 18 cups water cold
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a large stockpot. Bring it to a boil over high heat, and then immediately turn down the heat to medium low. Cover the lid, and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours—the longer the better.
- Once the stock is cooled, strain the broth into individual containers and store them in the freezer for future use.
Notes
- Makes about 3 to 4 quarts (approximately 3 1/2 liters) of stock.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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