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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

1 day 12 hours
easy
Serves 8 -12 cups
Slow cooker filled with chicken bones, herbs, and vegetables for stock

Ingredients 

  • 1 rotisserie chicken carcass bones and skin, picked clean of most meat
  • 1 large onion quartered (no need to peel)
  • 2 carrots cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks cut into chunks
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 6 to 8 sprigs fresh parsley or a handful of stems
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 10 to 12 cups cold water enough to cover the bones
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt optional; you can season later

Directions 

  • Place the rotisserie chicken carcass in the slow cooker. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, herbs, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Pour in enough water to cover everything and fill the pot almost to the top.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 24-36 hours. I like to set the slow cooker for 12 hours overnight, then check on it in the morning and reset to another 12-24 hours if needed.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl lined with a cheese cloth or paper towel and discard the solids.
  • Let it cool, then refrigerate. Once chilled, skim off any fat on top if you prefer.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.