Rich Meat Broth Food

RICH MEAT BROTH

Steps:

• Combine the carrot, celery and leek in a food processor and coarsely chop. Scrape the mixture into a five-quart casserole with a tightly fitting lid. Add the remaining ingredients and four cups of cold water. Cover and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and uncover. Strain the broth through a fine sieve. If you wish to skim off the fat, refrigerate the broth so that the fat rises to the surface, then skim with a large spoon. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to two days, or freeze.

RICH CHICKEN BROTH

Steps:

• Rinse chicken quarters and necks under cold water and place in an 11-quart stockpot. Cut onions, carrots, and celery in half and add to pot along with bay leaves, peppercorns, and dill sprigs. Add enough cold water to cover, about 4 1/2 quarts.
• Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface, about 4 hours.
• Remove pot from heat and strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, discarding solids. Let broth cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight. Remove any solidified fat from the surface (and save for cooking, if desired). Broth can be kept refrigerated for 2 days or frozen.