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Chicken Stock

Makes / serves: About 1.2–1.5 litres

Your method, with draft quantities

Method

  1. Put ingredients in a pot with enough water to cover.
  2. Bring just to simmer, skim, then keep at a very gentle simmer for 3 hours.
  3. Strain without forcing solids, taste before salting.
  4. Cool quickly in smaller containers, refrigerate and use within 48 hours or freeze.
Recipe details

Fraser’s vegetable combination retained; smaller peppercorn quantity is a proposed starting point. Keep salt light if stock will be reduced.