Do you ever shop in the grocery store and see boxes labeledchicken brothand chicken stock?
While you might think the two terms are interchangeable, they are actually made from different ingredients.
A broth is made from meat, typically with some vegetables and spices for flavor.
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Broth isnt limited to chicken.
There are versions made with beef, lamb, shellfish, or even vegetables.
While broth adds flavor, it isnt as concentrated as a stock and takes much less time to prepare.
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Stock is thicker, with more substance from the collagen found in the liquid.
Typically, the flavor tastes like the meat that its cooked from, but without added salt.
Its more of a neutral taste, lending itself to many dishes while not competing with the other ingredients.
Broth is tasty, relying on salt and seasonings to up the flavor.
Since the liquid is lighter, it basically can be substituted for any recipe that calls for water.
Recipes Using Stock
Think thick and rich when using stock of any kind.
Make Your Own
Here are our tips and tricks for preparing broth and stock from scratch.
Stock can be made with any bones but it’s nice to make use of scraps.
For the most robust flavor, use a batch of chicken wings, which are super collagen rich.
