Chicken Stock

1. Use your fingers or kitchen shears to pull the chicken carcass into a few pieces that will fit snugly in your pot.
2. Put the chicken bones in a pot and cover them with water by about an inch. Simmer on very low heat for 2-6 hours. You should just see a few bubbles here and there, a little movement in the liquid, and bit of steam over the pot. Add more water if the bones start to become exposed. Ideal temperature is between 180u0b0 and 190u0b0.
3. Peel and roughly chop all of your veggies. The quantities given above are approximate, so use what you have.
4. Skim off any foam or film that has floated to the top of the stock. This isn't strictly necessary, but it will make your stock look and taste more clean.
5. Add the vegetables and herbs. Add more water if necessary to cover. Simmer for another hour or two at the same heat.
6. Strain the stock to separate out the solid pieces. Discard the solids. (If you'd like a clearer broth, strain it again through cheese cloth.)
7. Let the stock cool, then separate into portion-sized containers. Refrigerate stock for up to a week or freeze it indefinitely.
Additional Notes:
Alternatively, you can cover the pot and put it in a 200u0b0 oven. You can also use a slow cooker on one of its lowest settings.
We'll say it again: the amount and kinds of vegetables given above are just a guideline. Use what you have and your stock will still be great.