Classic Homemade Chicken Stock Recipe | How to Make Fresh Chicken Stock

chicken bones

🥗Healthier: turkey bones

💰Cheaper: vegetable scraps

Turkey bones provide a similar flavor, while vegetable scraps reduce meat consumption.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Basil offers a different but pleasant flavor, while oregano is often more economical.

peppercorns

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper is milder, while black pepper is more commonly available.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Dried thyme is more shelf-stable, and mixed herbs can add complexity.

Combine chicken wings, water, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and ginger in a large pot.

Add whole peppercorns and salt to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for several hours, skimming foam as needed.

Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve into another pot or container.

Cool the stock quickly by placing it in an ice bath or refrigerating.

Store the cooled stock in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer.

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