How can I filter out unwanted particles in my chicken broth?
I often like to cook an entire chicken in water in a crockpot. After the chicken is done cooking, I remove all the meat and then throw the bones & organs back in, pour some extra water in, and let it sit for a day on "Keep Warm".
Now the only thing is that I find that there's some brown particles floating around that I'd rather not be in there. I do my best to clean out the chicken before putting it in, but I'm still not entirely trusting.
Anyway, how can I filter this stuff out to just leave me with a liquid broth?
Best Answer
A piece of muslin/cotton/fine-tissue-of-your-choice will do the job nicely.
You can easily find it in kitchen stores or online.
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If it really bugs you, you could clarify the broth.
You can mix egg whites with minced (chicken) meat. Add it to your simmering broth and wait until it floats to the top.
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