Comments on The Sharp Scissors Lady: Tutorial Tuesday: Chicken Stock

I didn't find a good deal on whole chickens, b...

2010-01-01T15:06:16.100-05:00

I didn't find a good deal on whole chickens, but I did find split chicken breast at rock bottom price. I used your method and was pleased with the results!
Thanks!

My half-price chicken is going in the crock pot to...

2009-11-15T18:05:24.185-05:00

My half-price chicken is going in the crock pot tonight, and I'm making your chicken chili on Wednesday! :-) Thanks so much.

Becky & Co.

Hi I'm new to your blog (as of today), I LOVE ...

2009-11-06T11:41:43.765-05:00

Hi
I'm new to your blog (as of today), I LOVE your Tutorial Tuesday posts!!! I saved this link in my favorites.
Thanks for sharing!
Bridget

When I remove the meat from the bones, I am always...

2009-10-20T23:26:40.776-04:00

When I remove the meat from the bones, I am always thrilled that the meat basically falls off of the bones for me. I pick the white meat apart for future meals, and I allow my husband to pick at the dark meat for a few days before we toss the rest of the chicken.

And when a recipe calls for a can of chicken stock (12oz) I add my one cup (8oz) of chicken stock plus 1/2 cup of water. "Homebrew" is very flavorful!

And thanks for the lesson in stock vs. brew... I LOVED it!!!

Thanks so much, I loved this and look forward to m...

2009-10-20T21:51:41.863-04:00

Thanks so much, I loved this and look forward to more!
One Question: You said that one cup of homemade stock is equal to one can of store bought. Does that mean you add water to yours before you froze it or do you mix with water when you use it? Or just use as is?

I guess what I am asking is if a recipe calls for 1 can (say 15oz) then do you use 15oz of your stock or only 1 cup?

HAHA, what a long questions.... Thanks again.

Here's Alton Brown's take on broth vs stoc...

2009-10-20T16:33:48.133-04:00

Here's Alton Brown's take on broth vs stock from show transcript:
http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Season4/Pressure/PressureTranscript.htm

Let's start with the word 'stock'. Now in its popular usage, it's often used interchangeably with the word 'broth'. But the truth is, to make a stock, technically at least, you only need two ingredients: water and of course bones. Sure, you can add seasonings, vegetables, whatever you like, but in the end it comes down to water and bones. Now, the word 'stock', in fact, refers to the trunk of tree without any branches or leaves attached. And it's a pretty fair culinary analogy, because once these bones have ... well, not these [human] bones, but you get the point ... once the bones and joints have given up their connective tissue to the, uh, water over there, you're left with a liquid that's got a lot of body, a kind of unctuous mouth-feel but not a whole lot of flavor. That's why most classic sauces have stocks at their base, but you would never order up a bowl of stock as an appetizer. At least I know I wouldn't.

Then comes the word 'broth'. Now broth is medieval-speak for 'brew' and that's exactly what it is. It's basically water that's had meat and or vegetables cooked or brewed in it. Now if you filter out these bits and pieces you've got broth. If you leave them in you've got soup. But of course, even the best broths always have at least a little [human skeleton passes by] just for body.

This is great! My question is how do you separate ...

2009-10-20T16:15:57.586-04:00

This is great! My question is how do you separate the meat from the grisle, small bones and other gunk. I always end up with my hands in the mess, groping through the cooked meat to sort out the grisle and bones. Any tips to avoid this would be greatly appreciated!

5-6 quart. That's funny, I grew up watching...

2009-10-18T18:18:04.291-04:00

5-6 quart.

That's funny, I grew up watching my Mom (sitting on the counter) and I still have quite bit to learn!!!

I have definitely been catching up on all the less...

2009-10-18T16:32:58.831-04:00

I have definitely been catching up on all the lessons I didn't care to learn from my mom before I got married! Whoops! I look forward to more tutorials. What size crockpot did you use?

Glad you have enjoyed the first Tutorial Tuesday! ...

2009-10-15T18:07:00.376-04:00

Glad you have enjoyed the first Tutorial Tuesday! I believe that the only difference between stock and broth is the spelling!!! ;)
I'm pretty sure that they are the same thing!!!

This is probably a dumb question, but what is the ...

2009-10-15T17:13:20.210-04:00

This is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference between broth and stock? I've never made my own stock, but if I can find a deal on whole chickens, I'm definitely going to try it. Love the new series, Laura! :-)

Yep, I just cook everything- but the chickens that...

2009-10-15T13:22:19.343-04:00

Yep, I just cook everything- but the chickens that I purchase (notice the packaging in the first picture) state the the giblets are most likely missing. Fine with me!!!

Awesome tutorial! I just have one quick question. ...

2009-10-15T09:53:27.099-04:00

Awesome tutorial! I just have one quick question. So, you put your chicken in the crock pot still frozen? How do you get the bag of gibblets out? Did you cook it in the crock pot with them still in the cavity? Thanks again - I'm excited to try this out!

I love to borrow this tid-bit! It helps so much! P...

2009-10-14T07:23:29.044-04:00

I love to borrow this tid-bit! It helps so much! Pretty no fuss or muss! Thanks for sharing!!
Jessica
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My preference is not too since I have no specific ...

2009-10-13T23:57:41.034-04:00

My preference is not too since I have no specific recipe in mind for my stock. You could add other ingredients to enhance, but I choose not to!

Do you add any aromatics or seasonings? I've ...

2009-10-13T23:30:57.403-04:00

Do you add any aromatics or seasonings? I've never made stock because I thought you needed celery and carrots and herbs and stuff!

Thanks for your kind words ladies... today was my ...

2009-10-13T23:17:53.438-04:00

Thanks for your kind words ladies... today was my first Tutorial Tuesday! I'm looking forward to this new series!!!

That is way easier than the way I learned to make ...

2009-10-13T22:29:37.047-04:00

That is way easier than the way I learned to make stock! I'll have to keep my eyes open for a good bird and give it a shot. Thanks!

Great tutorial! I just made a chicken vegetable so...

2009-10-13T18:25:01.485-04:00

Great tutorial! I just made a chicken vegetable soup tonight for dinner...with canned stock...I'm totally trying this next time :)