janet-in-nc
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Can someone suggest the best chicken base/cube etc. for when good canned stock in not available? TI
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Just got this in an email from America's Test Kitchen, looks like they agree with Dawn smileys/smile.gif
"So what chicken broth product should you reach for when you haven't got time for homemade? We recommend choosing a mass-produced, lower-sodium brand—and check the label for evidence of mirepoix ingredients. (The best-tasting brands get help from vegetables, a glutamic compound, or both.) Swanson Certified Organic was our clear favorite, but the less expensive, third-place Swanson Natural Goodness was solid as well. And if you don't mind adding water, Better Than Bouillon chicken base came in a very close second—and was the favorite of several tasters."
http://www.cookscountry.com/tasting.asp?tastingid=274&bdc=3288&extcode=L8AN2BN00
"So what chicken broth product should you reach for when you haven't got time for homemade? We recommend choosing a mass-produced, lower-sodium brand—and check the label for evidence of mirepoix ingredients. (The best-tasting brands get help from vegetables, a glutamic compound, or both.) Swanson Certified Organic was our clear favorite, but the less expensive, third-place Swanson Natural Goodness was solid as well. And if you don't mind adding water, Better Than Bouillon chicken base came in a very close second—and was the favorite of several tasters."
http://www.cookscountry.com/tasting.asp?tastingid=274&bdc=3288&extcode=L8AN2BN00
janet-in-nc
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Thanks, my son lives in Switzerland and is the family cook.......
and the proud owner of a new large LeCreuset pot. He is so anxious to try it out but I know from shopping there that there is no canned or packaged stock available. He has been at the mercy of boullion cubes and I knew there must be something better that I can take him. I will certainly try your suggestion. Has anyone tried Penzys?
and the proud owner of a new large LeCreuset pot. He is so anxious to try it out but I know from shopping there that there is no canned or packaged stock available. He has been at the mercy of boullion cubes and I knew there must be something better that I can take him. I will certainly try your suggestion. Has anyone tried Penzys?
markinhouston
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Yes, Penzey's chicken base is good, HOwever, the Better Than Bouillion is...
about 30% less expensive. IF your grocery stores ahve BTB, it is more convenient to use.
about 30% less expensive. IF your grocery stores ahve BTB, it is more convenient to use.
My vote for Better than Bouillion-I've used, chicken, beef, turkey, ham and clam. The only thing ..
they don't have is lamb. Knorr makes lamb cubes but does not sell them in the US. Every time my friends or I go to UK we lay in a stash. Last time it was in Harrods in London.
they don't have is lamb. Knorr makes lamb cubes but does not sell them in the US. Every time my friends or I go to UK we lay in a stash. Last time it was in Harrods in London.
janet-in-nc
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Thanks everyone, you're the best! I'll take him a supply on my next trip. NY