1tbspWhole black peppercornsor ½ tsp ground pepper
1tspCoarse sea salt
2Whole bay leaves
12cupWater
Instructions
Place chicken carcass to a large stock pot, then add the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic around the chicken. Sprinkle oregano, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, salt, and bay leaves on top.
Add water and bring to a rapid boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 3½ - 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
When the meat is falling off the bone, remove from heat. Carefully strain the contents of the pot to separate the liquids and solids. Reserve the liquid and the larger pieces of chicken. Store chicken separately in the refrigerator or freezer to stir into soups later and discard the remaining solids.
Allow broth to cool and transfer to airtight, freezer-safe containers. Freeze for longer term storage or store in the refrigerator for several days before using. Enjoy!
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Notes
For best results, use a large stock pot for this recipe. If you do not have one, use a large (6-quart or larger) Dutch oven or similar pot. If using a 6-quart pot for this recipe, stir more frequently to ensure exposed parts are submerged during the cooking process.The vegetables will no longer be as tasty as they were, but don't throw them away. You can use them in creative ways - look out for more recipes using these leftovers.The chicken bones are the only remains that are no longer of use.
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