Low Calorie Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

Making Low Calorie Slow Cooker Chicken Stock is a convenient and easy way to get a rich and flavorful broth. This low and slow cooking method allows all the flavors to fully develop, resulting in a delicious and nourishing broth. Stovetop instructions included!

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Chicken stock made in a slow cooker is a great way to utilize chicken bones and scraps to make a flavorful and nourishing broth.

This method of making low calorie slow cooker chicken stock is versatile and can be easily adjusted to your taste preferences. With a slow cooker, you can enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of homemade chicken stock whenever you want.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Making chicken stock in a slow cooker is an easy and effortless process, allowing you to set it and forget it.
• The slow cooking process allows the flavors from the chicken, vegetables, and seasonings to fully develop, resulting in a rich and delicious broth.
• This recipe is easily adaptable to your taste preferences and can be used as a base for soups, stews, sauces, and other dishes.
• Chicken stock is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals and is considered to be a nourishing addition to a balanced diet.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Chicken Bones: Provides the foundation of flavor and richness in the broth. Using a mix of different bones, such as backs, necks, and wings, will result in a well-rounded flavor.
• Carrots: Contributes a natural sweetness and also provide vitamins and minerals.
• Celery Stalks: Adds a mild flavor and provides additional minerals and vitamins.
• Onions: Adds a depth of flavor and also help to sweeten it.
• Garlic Cloves: Adds a slightly sweet flavor.
• Whole Cloves: Adds a warm, sweet, and spicy flavor. They are commonly used in soups and broths, but should be removed before consuming the broth.
• Dried Basil Leaves: Adds a fragrant and sweet flavor.
• Dried Thyme Leaves: Adds an earthy and slightly minty flavor.
• Salt: Enhances the flavor. It should be added in moderation to taste.
• Ground Black Pepper: Adds a warm flavor and is used to season the broth.
• Water: The base of the broth and helps to extract the flavors from the ingredients.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Place chicken bones in the slow cooker.

Step 2: Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the slow cooker.

Step 3: Add salt, pepper, garlic, cloves, basil and thyme.

Step 4: Fill the slow cooker with water until it covers all the ingredients.

Step 5: Cover and cook on low heat for 12 hours, or until the broth is rich and flavorful.

Step 6: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a large container, discarding the solids.

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Expert Tips

• Using a mix of different bones, such as backs, necks, wings, and feet, will result in a well-rounded flavor.
• Skimming the foam from the surface of the broth as it cooks can help to produce a clearer and cleaner-tasting broth.
• Cooking the broth on low heat for 8-10 hours will allow the flavors to fully develop and result in a rich and flavorful broth.
• Straining the broth through a fine-mesh strainer will remove any solids and result in a clearer broth.

Variations

• Additional seasonings: Add additional seasonings such as rosemary, parsley, or bay leaves to enhance the flavor.
• Use different vegetables: Use different vegetables such as leeks, turnips, or mushrooms to add additional depth of flavor.
• Spicy: Add spices such as cumin, coriander, or chili flakes to the broth to make it spicy and add a different dimension of flavor.
• Vegetarian or vegan: Replace the chicken bones with vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onion, and add additional seasonings for flavor.

Stovetop Chicken Stock

• In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, place the chicken bones.
• Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the pot.
• Season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, whole cloves, dried basil, and dried thyme.
• Pour in the 10 cups of water, making sure it covers all the ingredients in the pot.
• Place the pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
• Cover the pot with a lid, but leave it slightly ajar to allow some steam to escape.
• Simmer the broth for about 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Keep an eye on the pot to be sure it continues to simmer gently without boiling over.
• After 2-3 hours, the broth should be rich and flavorful. If you prefer an even stronger flavor, you can simmer it for a bit longer.
• Turn off the heat and carefully remove the lid. Be cautious as hot steam will escape.
• Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a large container, discarding the solids. This step helps remove any remaining bones, vegetables, and spices, leaving you with a clear, flavorful chicken broth.
• Allow the broth to cool to room temperature before storing it.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: Let the broth cool completely to room temperature. Transfer the broth to airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Let the broth cool completely to room temperature. Pour the broth into freezer safe containers or freezer bags, leaving about 1 inch of headspace to allow for expansion. Store the broth in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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