Good Eats Chicken Stock from Alton Brown
Discover the ultimate foundation for soups, stews, and sauces with Alton Brown's "Good Eats Chicken Stock." Crafted from roasted chicken carcasses, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, this rich and flavorful stock is a pantry essential for any home cook. Simmered gently for hours to extract maximum flavor while maintaining clarity, it’s the perfect base for elevating your culinary creations. With a simple prep process and freezer-friendly storage, this homemade chicken stock is as practical as it is delicious. Say goodbye to store-bought broths and hello to a kitchen staple that’s both budget-friendly and bursting with wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Chicken carcass, including necks and backs
- 2 Carrots, peeled and halved
- 3 Celery stalks, halved
- 1 Yellow onion, quartered
- 10 Parsley stems
- 6 Thyme sprigs
- 10 Black peppercorns
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 quarts Cold water
Instructions
Place the chicken carcass, including necks and backs, into a large stockpot (at least 8 quarts in size).
Add the carrots, celery, onion, parsley stems, thyme, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic cloves to the pot.
Pour in the cold water, ensuring the ingredients are fully submerged but not overflowing.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling to prevent a cloudy stock.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Using a ladle, skim any foam or scum that forms on the surface to keep the stock clear.
Allow the stock to simmer gently for 3 to 4 hours, checking occasionally to skim scum and maintain a low simmer.
After cooking, turn off the heat and strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof container. Discard all solids.
Let the stock cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Once chilled, skim off any solidified fat from the surface for a clearer stock.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in airtight containers for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 283.7 g | 364% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.8 g | 409% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1452 mg | 484% | |
| Sodium | 1662 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 346.2 g | 692% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 4516 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
