Adding additional water to already simmering bone stock

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I am making stock from bones and I was simmering it with the lid off. I want to simmer it for 3 days. This morning the liquid was reduced by a significant amount even though the heat was extremely low. I put the lid on to stop the evaporation but is it okay to add new water to the stock? Thanks



Best Answer

I have never seen a stock recipe that recommended 3 days. In my experience, after 12 hours the bones gave up all they had and would crumble when touched.

Even so- simmering with the lid off will cause quite a bit of evaporation. Definitely add water whenever you notice it is low.

I've had stocks dry up completely and it smells absolutely horrible when they burn.




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Quick Answer about "Adding additional water to already simmering bone stock"

Letting some water evaporate will result in a more concentrated broth which takes up less fridge/freezer space. Then when you use it just add more water to dilute if you wish. Don't overfill a crock pot with water as it won't evaporate as quickly as with a normal stove pot.

Can you add water to simmering stock?

With respect to adding water back later, it is not an uncommon practice to reduce a well-made stock further, by half or more, simply for storage purposes. Then when ready to use, water is added to bring it back to the original strength.

Can you add more water to chicken stock?

Fortunately, we're here to let you in on a game-changing secret: Water makes a more than acceptable replacement for chicken stock in most soups, stews, sauces, and braises. And in many cases, water actually produces a better-tasting result.

Can you add water to beef stock?

You can also cut the beef stock with water or use more chicken stock for more flavor. After you've finished deglazing, add the meat back into the pot and pour in your broth. Add water to cover everything by a half an inch or so. Bring the stew to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.

Can you double boil bone broth?

For multiple batches of broth, simply repeat the process! The bones and veggies go back into the crock pot, along with vinegar and cold water. I also add a new set of veggies for each new batch of broth.



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