How to Make Stock from Chicken Feet

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
19%
How to Make Stock from Chicken Feet
45 min.
4
515kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a deeply flavorful and nutrient-rich stock, look no further than this delightful recipe for stock made from chicken feet. Often overlooked, chicken feet are a culinary gem, packed with collagen, gelatin, and a rich taste that adds depth to any dish. This stock is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also a fantastic way to utilize every part of the chicken, making it a sustainable choice that truly embodies the "no waste" cooking philosophy.

This stock is incredibly versatile and can be the perfect base for soups, sauces, and stews, elevating your culinary creations to new heights. In just over four hours, you'll transform humble ingredients into a rich, aromatic liquid that will have your kitchen smelling like a cozy haven. Imagine pouring a spoonful of this golden stock into your favorite recipes—it’s bound to impress family and friends alike!

Besides the delicious flavor it offers, making stock from chicken feet is an excellent way to boost the nutritional content of your dishes. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it delivers a hearty punch of goodness in every serving. Whether you're preparing a comforting bowl of ramen, a hearty chicken soup, or a flavorful risotto, this stock will surely become your secret weapon in the kitchen. So grab those chicken feet, and let’s embark on this culinary adventure together!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • large carrots cut in half
  • rib celery cut in half
  • pounds pig's feet 
  • bunch thyme leaves fresh
  •  onion cut into wedges
  • 10  peppercorns 

Equipment

  • knife
  • pot
  • sieve
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  2. Put the chicken feet into a large stock pot and cover with boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes. Use a large metal spoon to skim and discard the scum that rises to the surface. 2
  3. Drain the chicken feet completely. Rinse with cold water so that the feet are cool enough to handle. Using a sharp knife, chop off the tips of the claws and discard. They should cut easily if you cut them through the joint. If any rough patches of claw pad remain, cut them away with a pairing knife. 3
  4. Place chicken feet in a clean large stockpot. Fill with cold water to cover the feet by an inch.
  5. Add carrots, onions, celery, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer, immediately reduce the temperature to low. Partially cover, leave about a half inch crack or so, and keep the stock cooking at a bare simmer, for 4 hours. Occasionally skim any foam that may come to the surface. Uncover, increase the heat slightly to maintain a low simmer with the pot now uncovered. Continue to cook for an hour or two. At this point you are reducing the stock so that it is easier to store. Strain the stock through several layers of cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer (ideally both) into a pot.
  6. Pour into quart-sized jars.
  7. Let cool for an hour or so before storing in the refrigerator.When your stock has cooled, it should firm up nicely into a gel.

Nutrition Facts

Calories515kcal
Protein35.37%
Fat59.17%
Carbs5.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.71
Glycemic Load
1.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.831304451694%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.5mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:515.16kcal
25.76%
Fat:33.25g
51.16%
Saturated Fat:8.92g
55.77%
Carbohydrates:6.91g
2.3%
Net Carbohydrates:5.22g
1.9%
Sugar:2.88g
3.2%
Cholesterol:190.51mg
63.5%
Sodium:178.44mg
7.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.72g
89.45%
Vitamin A:6294.18IU
125.88%
Folate:207.83µg
51.96%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.67%
Calcium:223.35mg
22.34%
Phosphorus:210.42mg
21.04%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.77%
Iron:2.44mg
13.56%
Copper:0.27mg
13.37%
Selenium:8.35µg
11.93%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.56%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.47%
Vitamin C:5.79mg
7.01%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.93%
Fiber:1.69g
6.77%
Potassium:236.5mg
6.76%
Vitamin B3:1.32mg
6.58%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.73%
Vitamin K:5.87µg
5.59%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.52%
Magnesium:20.52mg
5.13%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.41%