Chef John's Homemade Chicken Stock
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Chef John's Homemade Chicken Stock

1. Chicken necks and backs - 3 pounds
2. Onion, skin on, sliced into 6 segments - 1 large
3. Carrots, cut into chunks - 2
4. Celery, cut into chunks - 1 stalk
5. Garlic, peeled - 2 cloves
6. Chopped fresh thyme - 4 sprigs
7. Bay leaf - 1
8. Cold water - 3 quarts

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Homemade Chicken Stock

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Gently simmer the mixture on low for 12 hours, skimming off any foam as needed.

3. Stage

Remove stockpot from heat and let cool for 1 hour.

4. Stage

Pour stock through a fine strainer and transfer to food-safe containers.