Reduced Chicken Stock
Description
Transform simple canned chicken broth into a luxurious, concentrated stock with this quick reduction technique. By simmering the liquid until it halves in volume, you intensify the savory flavor and create a velvety texture perfect for enriching sauces, risottos, or soups. This method is an excellent way to elevate store-bought ingredients to homemade quality without the hours of simmering required for traditional stocks. It is a pantry staple that adds depth and body to any dish, making it an essential tool for busy home cooks seeking restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Pour the canned chicken broth into a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the broth to a brisk boil.
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Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced by half in volume.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 239.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.0g19%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
- Sodium 82.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 27.0g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
It takes approximately 15 minutes to reduce 2 cups of broth to 1 cup. Adjust cooking time based on the volume of your specific can size.
You can make this in larger batches. Once cooled, store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For best results, use low-sodium broth if you are concerned about sodium content, as reducing concentrates the salt levels.
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