Basic and Pure Chicken Stock

2 whole chickens with gizzards , giblets and all

1 pound of chicken feet available in latin or asian stores

2 gallons of water

3 tbs kosher salt (28 grams; 1 ounce)

Place chopped chicken, feet and water in stock pot. If you dont have the feet it will still be delicious but a little less gelatinous.

Add two gallons of water

Raise to boil then simmer for 3.5 4 hours until reduced from 32 cups to 24 cups

Remove chicken pieces.

Strain out fat.

Add salt , tasting as you go

Russ::

After so many years of making french chicken stocks, I have come to realize that for my taste this pure stock is the best addition to any recipe calling for stock, particularly Paella

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