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On 3/14/2024 at 3:00 AM, Katie Meadow said:The market for older stewing chicken in the US must have dwindled to just about zero. Making chicken stock here means using a lot of parts from young birds like backs, feet, etc. Too bad. I would love to try making stock from a real stewing chicken.
I often use chicken feet for making stock, especially when I only want a little. They have so much collagen and the stock gels up - delicious.
If I need a lot, I go the old layer route.
4 hours ago, Katie Meadow said:The market for older stewing chicken in the US must have dwindled to just about zero. Making chicken stock here means using a lot of parts from young birds like backs, feet, etc. Too bad. I would love to try making stock from a real stewing chicken.
I often use chicken feet for making stock, especially when I only want a little. They have so much collagen and the stock gels up - delicious.
If I need a lot I go the old layer route.
