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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2- to 4 1/2-lb) whole chicken, giblets reserved and liver discarded
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 carrots, quartered
  • 2 medium onions, unpeeled, trimmed and halved
  • 6 fresh parsley stems (no leaves)
  • 2 (1/2-inch-thick) slices peeled fresh ginger
  • 8 whole peppercorns
  • 5 qt cold water

Method

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in an 8- to 10-quart heavy pot, covered.
  • Reduce heat and gently simmer, partially covered, until chicken is very tender, about 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken and reserve for another use.
  • Pour stock through a fine sieve lined with a triple thickness of cheesecloth into a large bowl and discard vegetables.