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Homemade Chicken Stock

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Base, Broth, Stock
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lbs Chicken bones (carcasses, legs, thighs, feet) Free-range is best, but any will do. Frozen is okay.
  • 2-3 medium Onions Skin on, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 medium Carrots Scrubbed, roughly chopped (no need to peel)
  • 2-3 tbsp Vinegar Any type will work
  • 8-10 cups Water Enough to cover ingredients in stockpot

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken bones, onions, and carrots into a large stock pot.
  • Add water to the pot, filling it at least three-quarters full.
  • Add vinegar to the pot.
  • Let the mixture sit for 1 hour.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Let the stock cool enough to handle.
  • Strain the stock through a strainer, discarding the solids (bones, vegetables).
  • Pour the strained stock into mason jars, leaving 1 inch of headroom.
  • Let the jars cool to room temperature, then transfer to the freezer.
  • Pick meat off the chicken and use for other recipes.
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