How to Make Chicken Stock Video
This is a great video on how to make chicken stock, but for the recipe, please go to How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock.
With all the chicken stocks and broths on the market today, why learn how to make a good homemade chicken stock?
Simple, chicken stock made at home in your own kitchen is going to be better than anything you can buy on the market. It will most likely have less salt and other chemicals added to it than many commercial brands.
It’s easy to do, especially with a leftover carcass from a roast chicken dinner. Whether you buy chicken pieces or use leftovers, this video provides step-by-step instructions for making simple chicken stock.
I’m trying to make more cooking videos, but when I see one I really like on the Internet, I share it with you until I can make my own instructional video.
I disagree with Chef John about the amount of time he simmers his chicken stock. In the video, he recommends 12 hours, which is just too long.
Of course, it will depend on how much you’re making. As a professional chef, he probably made huge batches for a restaurant. Every chicken stock recipe you see will call for different times, so experiment with your own stock and see what works best for you.
Source: Food Wishes.com
Chicken Stock Recipes Vary
If you look at 100 different cookbooks with chicken stock recipes, you’ll find 100 different ways to make this important cooking ingredient. I typically make my stock with just the bones, water, and a little salt and pepper and use that as a base for other recipes.
It’s easy to make while cleaning up after dinner and watching a minor baseball on the television.
If I have more time and want to prepare a more flavorful chicken stock with onions and carrots, I’ll start with my recipe at Chicken Stock—How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock. The video above offers another simple variation, and it is very well done.
No matter what recipe you use, I urge you to try making your own stocks and broths at home for all your cooking needs.
