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Boiler Broth - Early 1900's

Created by ImPat on November 1, 2014

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C.
Step 2: Pat the skin of the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Stuff onion into the cavity and then tie legs together with kitchen string and then bake for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Peel the carrot and roughly chop the leek and celery.
Step 5: Place the chicken and remaining ingredients into a large pot and cover with water and bring to the boil and skim off any scum that forms and then cover and simmer very gently for up to 5 hours.
Step 6: It will make your house smell wonderful.
Step 7: Strain into a large bowl and allow to cool.
Step 8: Chill overnight and then skim off fat that forms on the surface, use within 3 days or freeze.
Step 9: SERVING SUGGESTIONS - the rich flavour of the wonderful broth makes a meal in itself, shred meat from the breast and throw in a handful of noodles and fresh herbs for a bowl of sublime chicken noodle soup.