Basic Chicken Stock

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
COOK TIME
Under 1 hr. Under 1 hr.
SERVES
6-8 6-8
Basic Chicken Stock
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Meat
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 1.8kg mixed chicken wings and drumsticks
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 2 large carrots, roughly chopped
  • 1 large brown onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • Handful of thyme
  • Handful of flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2.8L water

  • Method

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients with 2.8 litres of cold water in a Le Creuset Stockpot. Bring to the boil.
  • 2
    Reduce heat and let simmer, skimming the surface occasionally until the stock is reduced by one third.
  • 3
    Strain stock througha Le Creuset Professional Mesh Strainer into a large bowl. Discard solids.
  • 4
    Cook's notes: Can be made 3 days ahead, or frozen in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.