Making your own chicken stock is super easy and a great way to use up chicken bones and wilting vegetables. This recipe yields about 4 quarts of flavorful stock, perfect as a base for many dishes.
1. Add chicken bones to a large stock pot along with carrots, celery, onion, thyme, garlic, and whole peppercorns.
2. Fill the pot with water, almost to the top.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for around 4 hours, occasionally skimming any scum that rises to the surface.
5. Once done, strain the stock and store. This recipe yields about 4 quarts of stock.
