How to make Homemade Chicken Stock

Ingredients

1-2 whole chicken or turkey carcasses

  • 1 onion 

  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled

  • 3 carrots, peeled

  • 3 celery stalks

  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley

  • 2 sprigs each rosemary and thyme optional

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 8-10 cups water

Instructions

  • Cut the onion, garlic, carrots and celery into quarters (include the tops of the carrots and celery if you have them)

  • Place carcass in a large pot and add vegetables, fresh herbs, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt. Cover with water.

  • Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

  • Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer partially covered for 3-4 hours, add water as needed. You can also make stock in the crock pot simmering 4-8 hours.

  • Strain broth through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Discard bones and vegetables.

  • Refrigerate 4 days or freeze 2-3 months.