Betty Crocker's Classic Chicken Broth
Posted by request, here is the recipe for chicken broth from the 1950s version of betty crocker's picture cook book.""
Steps
Place in a kettle the chicken and cold water.
Cover and bring is slowly to boil.
Remove scum and add the remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer gently for 3 hours , removing the scum occasionally.
Strain , chill , remove fat , and strain again.
Store in covered jars in refrigerator.
The layer of fat on top will help preserve the stock , but it must be skimmed off before heating stock for use in soups and sauces.
Optional , to clarify stock: for each quart , beat together 1 egg white and 1 tbsp cold water.
Add with pieces of broken egg shell , stirring until stock boils.
Boil for 2 minutes then let stand off heat for 20 minutes.
Strain through double cheesecloth.
Ingredients
hen, water, carrot, celery, onion, fresh parsley, salt