slow cooker Chicken Broth
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 to 3 1/2 pounds fryer chicken parts (backs and giblets can be used)
- 4 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 dried red pepper, seeds removed (optional)
- 1 stalk celery with leaves, cut up
- 1 medium carrot, cup up
- 1 small onion, cut up
- 1 sprig of parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, cut in half
Instructions
Remove any excess fat from chicken. Place all in slow cooker. Cook on High setting for 1/2 hour, then cook on low setting for 10-12 hours. Skim foam if necessary. Remove chicken from broth and save for other recipe. Strain broth. Skim fat from broth. Use immediately or separate into 1 cup amounts and put in fridge for 24 hours, then freeze for future use.