Basic Chicken Stock
Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 head of garlic, cut in half
1 bouquet garni
2 pounds raw chicken bones, rinsed in cold water
4 quarts of cold water
Salt and pepper
Directions
In a large stock pot, over high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot,
add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and
bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours. Remove the stock from the heat
and skim off any scum that is on the surface. Strain the stock through a large fine-mesh sieve.