what to do with a cooked chicken carcass?

[Llyra]

We're having it roasted today. I have some ideas for what to do with the leftover meat, but is there anything I can do with the bones and stuff, ya know? Can I make stock from an already cooked chicken? I've only ever made stock using raw meat and bones, not from a cooked chicken.

[cristeen]

Yup. Cover with water and simmer for 24 hours or so for a great chicken stock.

[russsk]

You can absolutely use roasted bones. Some people prefer it. Cover with water, add a little vinegar, and some herbs, onion, carrot or whatever you have on hand.

[deditus]

Yes, I always use leftover bones for stock.

[CrunchyChristianMama]

If you want to wait to make a big batch of stock, you can always pop it in the freezer too and wait until you have 2-3 of them.

[Llyra]

Originally Posted by Evie's Mama

If you want to wait to make a big batch of stock, you can always pop it in the freezer too and wait until you have 2-3 of them.

That's a great idea! Unfortunately for me, my deep freeze and kitchen freezer are both stuffed to the gills with produce. But in the spring when I have freezer room, I'm going to do that. I can pressure can a TON of stock all in one day.

[staceychev]

When DH cuts a roast chicken for the table, he puts the carcass right in the crockpot when he does it. I actually simmer it for a couple of days (I usually have to add a little more water about halfway through). The stock it makes this way is really rich and dark. I love it!

[velochic]

I love the crockpot idea! I'll have to try that next time. I usually use the carcass and the bits of meat that fall off to make chicken and noodles... I try to make it as thick and rich as my grandmother made it, but I never manage. Maybe this will help. Totally stealing that idea!

[lil_earthmomma]

Originally Posted by velochic

I love the crockpot idea! I'll have to try that next time. I usually use the carcass and the bits of meat that fall off to make chicken and noodles... I try to make it as thick and rich as my grandmother made it, but I never manage. Maybe this will help. Totally stealing that idea!

My grandma's chicken and noodles recipe has cream, and she always added the gizard and organs to the simmering concoction.