Gingered Chicken Stock Recipe
Ingredients
| 3 pounds chicken, skinned and all visible fat removed | ||
| Water | 3 Quart | |
| 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped | ||
| Celery stalks | 2 , chopped | |
| Carrots | 2 Large, chopped | |
| Whole peppercorns | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ginger | 1/2 Inch, chopped | |
| Bay Leaf | 1 | |
| Dried thyme | 1 Teaspoon | |
Directions
In a large stockpot, bring all ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for at least 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
Frequently skim the froth off the top.
Remove chicken and strain stock.
To defat stock, refrigerate until the fat hardens on the surface, then remove and discard.
The stock may gel during refrigeration; this is natural.
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for at least 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
Frequently skim the froth off the top.
Remove chicken and strain stock.
To defat stock, refrigerate until the fat hardens on the surface, then remove and discard.
The stock may gel during refrigeration; this is natural.
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