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Chicken broth - how do I avoid this happening with the skin?

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Kazoofromhell · 03/10/2019 20:07

I’m making chicken broth. But no matter how I do it I end up with horrible looking tiny bits of skin floating around in it. Not that I mind but I’m taking some to a sick friend and want it to look appetising. Even if I use special net bags to cook the chicken pieces in, somehow I still end up with floaters. Has anyone any idea how I can avoid this. I use wings and thighs usually. It tastes good but doesn’t look too nice.

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jackparlabane · 03/10/2019 20:17

I'm not sure how you're making broth but I just sieve my stock after making it.

AdaColeman · 03/10/2019 20:21

When you've finished simmering your broth, do you strain it through a fine sieve into a clean bowl to let it cool? If so, you should then get clear broth, and once it's cold you may also get a layer of fat, which you can then skim off if you wish.

Kazoofromhell · 03/10/2019 20:38

I bought some special bags to put the chicken in which I hoped would stop the tiny bits of skin escaping into the broth but they’re still getting in. I will buy a very fine sieve and try that. Thanks both.

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longwayoff · 04/10/2019 06:47

Sieve it. Cool in fridge and skim fat when set.

redchocolatebutton · 04/10/2019 06:49

take the skin off and crisp it separately to sprinkle over the soup.

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