*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          A Basic Chicken Stock

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         Chicken parts
                        (back/ neck/ wings/ & bones)
   4      cups          Water
   1                    Carrot -- chopped
   1                    Onion -- sliced
   1                    Celery stalk
  10                    Black peppercorns
   5                    Whole cloves
   5                    Parsley sprigs
   1      large         Bay leaf

To prepare stock, put all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a rapid boi
l.  With a spoon, remove any foamy scum that collects on the top of the water;
 reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Strain and store in a glass
 jar in the refrigerator, or freeze in a plastic container. For small amounts, freeze
 stock in ice cube trays and then put the stock cubes in plastic freezer bags.  
Frozen, stock will last for up to 3 months; refrigerated, for 3 days.


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