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Chicken Broth... or Stock?

Published: Jan 19, 2016 ยท Modified: Nov 19, 2018 by Madalaine ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท

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For years I've used chicken brothย and chicken stockย interchangeably when adding them to a recipe. ย For the most part, when I've used the store bought variety of either, the difference between the two wasย negligible. ย But with the bone broth resurgence, it begs the question... DSC_1597b

What is the difference between Chicken Broth and Chicken Stock?

In the culinary world or if you're making your own, the difference is lies with the bones. ย A broth has simmered withย the bones for a length of time, extractingย the gelatin, nutrients, and flavor into it. ย It has a richer and fuller mouth feel than broth. ย A stock is water simmered with bits of vegetables, meat, and some seasonings. ย  If a broth continues its journey withย seasoning such as pepper corns, salt, bay leaves, it's truly delicious.ย ย 

What Herbs to add to make a great Stock

Steer away from herbs that are overly pungent like rosemary and oregano.ย  Also, save your mild expensive groceries like shallots for other things where they can really take center stage like Creamy Mushroom Sauce with sherry.ย  Try these instead:
  • Parsley Stems
  • Garlic
  • Thyme
  • Bay Leaves
  • Pepper Corns
  • Sage (careful with this one, not too much)
  • Cilantro
  • Yellow Onions
  • Celery
  • Carrots, peeled (left unpeeled, they can add a bitter taste)

How do you get a Clear Broth or Stock?

Regardless if you're making a stock or a broth, the key to getting a beautiful clear liquid is by gently simmering the liquid.ย  Because a stock can have meat and skin simmering in it, often it can not get the same clarity as bone broth.ย  If either one comes to a rolling boil, they get cloudy and murky. ย Straining it is also important. ย Strain to get the big bits, strain again for the little bits, and strain again... well, just because. ย Okay, sometimes I leave off the third one.

How to Fix a Soup that's TOO Salty

A great thing about making your own is controlling how much salt to add. ย I find I have to make drastic altercations to some recipes if I use store bought broth or stock because they are overwhelmingly salty.
How to Fix it Tip:ย Add raw cubed potatoes to a soup that is too salty. ย The potatoes will draw in the salt and you can discard the potatoes before you serve the soup.
The other nice thing about making your own is by slowly simmering the bones, collagen, minerals, and amino acids are released into the stock. ย Not only does this give a really great fullness to your soup and broth, it's incredibly healthy for you. Drinking broth
Homemade chicken stock - made by simmering bones, onions, celery, and herbs. Simple goodness for the heart and soul. | www.lakesidetable.com
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Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade chicken stock is easy to make and puts the bones from last night's chicken dinner to good use! ๐Ÿ™‚ A healthy choice that's good for the heart and the soul. | www.lakesidetable.com
Course Soups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 12 cups
Author Madalaine

Ingredients

  • 12 cups water
  • 1 chicken carcass
  • 1 onion
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 teaspoon whole pepper corns
  • 3 large carrots
  • 1 large bunch of parsley
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Give all the vegetables a rough chop and put them in the soup pot along with the chicken carcass.
  2. Cover with water.
  3. Turn heat on low and partially cover with lid. ย Simmer* gently for 6-8 hours.
  4. Strain in a colander. ย Strain again with a fine mesh strainer.
  5. Freeze for later use.

Recipe Notes

*Do not boil. ย If you can keep the stock from getting to a rolling boil, you will have a beautiful clear stock. ย Boiling produces a cloudy stock. ย It's still just as tasty and nutritious, just not as pretty.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Chicken Stock
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Potassium 0mg0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Linda Bloomberg says

    January 26, 2016 at 8:33 am

    "Oh my gosh, I have always boiled the dickens out of my chicken carcass!" (not anymore)
    Love, love, love reading your blog, I always learn something new. Thanks for sharing!
    P.S. I just bought a popover pan.

    • Madalaine says

      January 26, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Oh my goodness! You are going to LOVE your popover pan! Don't get discouraged if they stick in the beginning. Sometimes those pans need a little seasoning to get their "non-stick on."

      Thank you so much for your kind words! ๐Ÿ˜€ You totally made my day!!!

  2. Nancy M. says

    February 02, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Very cool!

  3. Carol G says

    June 18, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    I did not know about keeping the water/broth from boiling I need to try this next time. Great tip!
    Thank you

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