milovany Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Can I use the carcasses from the grocery store's deli chickens to make a decent broth? Will it get gelatinous like when I use a regular chicken? I know the deli roasters aren't organic by any means, but if they'll work for soup broth, I have a few in my fridge at present. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 It should. I've used everything from free-range organic chickens to cheap grocery store chickens, and they've all worked. I make sure to add a little vinegar, break the bigger bones in half first, and simmer the carcass for a good twelve hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Can I use the carcasses from the grocery store's deli chickens to make a decent broth? Will it get gelatinous like when I use a regular chicken? I know the deli roasters aren't organic by any means, but if they'll work for soup broth, I have a few in my fridge at present. Any thoughts? I don't see why not. Just boil it down until you get the concentration of flavor you want. I use the carcass from roasters I make at home and it works just fine. No, it's not broth made from a raw chicken, but to me part of the beauty of broth is it's economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I don't know why I didn't think of using them before -- ugh. I buy them when the Deli marks them down to $3.50 each (day-old type ones), which is about once a week. I bought three today, so it looks like Monday will be broth-making day. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh, yeah .... they make really good broth! I make mine in a pressure cooker (about 45 minutes on low pressure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wait! we want it gelatinous? :confused: Please explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wait! we want it gelatinous? :confused: Please explain? http://www.traditional-foods.com/bone-broth/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I use them all the time. Don't know about the gelatinous part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Mine get gelatinous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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