Chicken Stock

Use turkey to make the stock if you prefer.

Makes about 2.5 litres.

Ingredients

• 1.2 - 1.4kg of chicken wings, backs, necks, etc.
• 2 onions, quartered
• 4 litres of water
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
• A handful of parsley
• A sprig of thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 black pepper corns

Method

1. Put the chicken and onions in a pot.
2. Cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
3. Stir in the water and bring to the boil, skim off any fat or residue.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 3 hours.
5. Strain and cool, then remove any solid fat from the top.