Chef John's Homemade Chicken Stock

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A homemade chicken stock recipe, there's nothing quite like it. It does take a long time to simmer, but the procedure is really quite simple.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on September 9, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
12 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
13 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 pounds chicken necks and backs

  • 1 large onion, skin on, sliced into 6 segments

  • 2 carrots, cut into chunks

  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 4 sprigs chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 3 quarts cold water

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; pour water into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, being careful not to let the mixture come to a boil. Once simmering, skim off any foam or impurities that accumulate on the surface of the water and reduce the heat to low.

  2. Gently simmer the mixture on low for 12 hours, skimming off any foam as needed.

  3. Remove stockpot from heat and let cool for 1 hour.

  4. Pour stock through a fine strainer and transfer to food-safe containers.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81 Calories
5g Fat
2g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.