A versatile liquid dish in the kitchen, prized for its health benefits. It is easy to prepare and can be used in a variety of recipes. Find out how you can preserve chicken broth for a long time.
The rich broth is used for the preparation of various soups, sauces, second courses. It is often used as an additional component in meat baked goods, aspic. It is served with pies, meat components of second courses with herbs and croutons. Prepared in advance and stored for several days, it will be a lifesaver in any situation.
Chicken broth cooking rules
At all times, chicken broth has been used as a source of vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates. It was given for colds and flu, for a hangover or infection for medicinal purposes.
To cook a delicious broth, you need to choose the right one: a chicken carcass or fillet, dishes for its preparation and outline the period of use of the semi-finished product.
Poultry is usually selected from chilled options (not frozen). It is boiled as a whole carcass, and only the breast is used.
For a better and more shelf-stable broth, it is better to take glass or ceramic dishes. Since metal containers, during the cooking process, they release metal ions into the broth, which reduces its shelf life.
Depending on the time of use of the broth, spices are added in different ways. So, if it will be used directly as a first course and immediately, then you can add various seasonings, herbs and vegetables. If you want to keep it for several days, it is advised not to overdo it with spices.
It is equally important to properly cool the finished broth. Prolonged thermal cooling accelerates the penetration of microorganisms, so it is recommended to put the container with the broth in ice water.
- Immerse the bird in a bowl of water for 10-15 minutes, rinse, remove and leave on a sieve to drain the water.
- Blot with a napkin or gauze and place in a pot of water. The liquid should completely cover the meat.
- After boiling water, remove the foam and turn off the gas. This will keep the broth clear. Add spices.
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Cook over low heat for about 30 to 80 minutes. Cooking time depends on the size of the chicken or its ingredients.
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The calorie content of a portion (100 grams) is 15 kcal. The nutritional value of the product contains: 2 g of proteins, 0.6 g of fat and 0.4 g of carbohydrates.
- it will be rich and appetizing if you put the bird in cold water;
- if you need a less fatty broth, you need to immerse the chicken in boiled water;
- for a very rare broth, it is recommended to drain the first water after boiling, wash the carcass and pan, cook in fresh water.
How much broth is stored and how
Depending on the choice of storage location, the finished product retains its healing and beneficial qualities for 1 or 150 days. However, one fact was noticed - the longer the ready-made broth costs, the less it retains the required composition of valuable macronutrients. Therefore, taking into account the whole degree of usefulness, storage and cooking time, you can choose in advance for yourself the terms of using chicken broth.
Refrigerated preservation method
The quality and shelf life of the product is influenced by a number of factors:
- the degree of freshness of the meat;
- characteristics of the water used;
- cooking conditions (water change and descaling);
- the amount and nature of the seasonings.
Having cooked a classic broth with minimal proportions of spices (salt and black pepper), it should be immediately filtered from inclusions and quickly cooled. Transfer to a storage container and seal tightly. In addition, it is recommended to observe the following measures:
- a comfortable temperature in the refrigerator should be no more than 6 degrees (average shelf of fresh food);
- once every two days, boil, cool and again, tightly closed, put in the cold.
This way you can keep the broth for two to five days.
Important. If a thin coating appears on the surface of the broth, its color and smell have changed, then it is better not to eat it.
Freezer storage
This is the longest way to save the workpiece for later use. Frozen broth is used directly in pure form or soup is prepared, included in the preparation of pies and lagman. In order to properly freeze chicken broth, you must adhere to the following rules:
- quickly cool and remove the top layer of fat;
- filter the liquid from spices and pieces of meat;
- divide in portions into containers or packages;
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put in the freezer and store for 30 days to 4 months.
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A little trick is to pour the broth into ice cube trays and place them in clip-on pouches.
Observing all the precautions when cooking broth, the temperature regime for processing dishes and storage, you can guarantee that a dietary and light product is included in the diet every day.
Storage method at room temperature
If you have prepared a small portion for a patient or plan to use it during the day, then immediately after preparation it is recommended to pour it portionwise into clean jars and close the lid tightly. Warm up portions in the microwave as needed. You can also pour the broth into a thermos and pour in portions into a mug, just before taking. Dill or parsley can be added to the cup, if desired. The shelf life on the table should not be more than a day.
Memo for the hostess
Save for yourself the step-by-step steps of making chicken broth in a photo or notes. At first, you can magnetically attach the note to your refrigerator door or stove top. Be sure to indicate the shelf life of the finished product, depending on the way they are stored.
To keep the broth fresher, use the entire set of seasonings during use, not while cooking.
- The ready-made broth should be stored on the table for only 1 day.
- In the refrigerator - should be kept for no more than 4 days.
- It is not recommended to store frozen food for more than 4-5 months.
If you find an unpleasant smell or other features of the broth, it is better to just pour it out.
