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Chicken stock

chicken stock
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Ingredients

Ingredients
1kg chicken carcasses or wings
1 carrot, cut into chunks
1 onion, skin on, cut into quarters
1 leek, cut into chunks
1 stick of celery, cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, bashed
bouquet garni of 2 parsley stalks, 2 sprigs of thyme and 1 bay leaf, tied with string
5 peppercorns
1 clove
Tip
Adding flavour

If you have any leftover mushrooms or tomato skins hanging around these can be added to the stock for extra flavour.

Direction

Tip everything into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt then cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 hours, skimming when needed. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for three months in the freezer.

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