The Best Brown Chicken Broth Recipe
Ingredients 6 pounds of drumsticks 1 large onion, root end trimmed and quartered without peeling 3 carrots, unpeeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 3 quarts cold water or more as needed to cover Bouquet garni (Cradle sprigs of fresh thyme, parsley stems and bay leaves in a washed leek green. Tie with kitchen string to secure the bundle.) Preparation (Makes 2 1/2 quarts) 1. Place the chicken parts and all the vegetables in a heavy-bottomed roasting pan, just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Put the pan into the oven and turn the oven to 400 ° F. 2. Stir the chicken and vegetables a few times to brown them, for about 1 1/2 hours. 3. Transfer the chicken and vegetables into a tall pot. Pour about 2 cups of water into the roasting pan, bring to a boil and deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned-on juices with a wooden spoon. 4. Pour the liquid from the pan into the tall pot. Add enough water to the pot to co...