It's official. For a truly kick-ass, chicken broth, throw in some chicken feet. Seriously!

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steve2-in-la

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Figgered this would be a good "sharing" moment. I was wanting a really intense, uber-chicken flavored stock so I bought 4 over-sized legs & thighs and 2lbs of raw chicken feet at our local Mexican Market. Wow. The end product was rich with chicken flavor, the fat was a beautiful yellow (can't make matzoh balls without a goodly dose of "schmaltz") and the stock was pure chicken gelatin. Haven't had that in a LONG time.

Chilled the lot over night, skimmed (and saved) the fat, added leeks, parsnips, celery, fennel bulb, dill, carrots and shredded roasted chicken breast. Tomorrow I'll make the matzoh balls and then . . . we dine!

But chicken feet. Give 'em a try.

 
Scary and yummy at the same time...picturing them tryng to claw their way out!

Sounds like it came out wonderful. I noticed you saved the skimmed fat, I've always tossed that - how do you use it?

 
dh's Aunt in Hungary used to use Duck feet to make a very, very flavorful stock, She said that the

feet made the stock much more intense. I have trouble using them visually, but the flavor of the stock was amazing! I can see why the chicken stock was amazing. Now I want a Matzoh ball and Keresmama's duck / pea soup!

 
I'll have to check to see if Fiesta has them. I remember seeing them there.

None of the little carnicerias I frequent have them.

 
Now I've heard just about enough!!! I just so happen to be

the director of the www.DFR.org (World Wide Webbed Duck Feet Rescue)!!

Our organization will not tolerate such a disgusting practice. Our happy-go-lucky ducky feet are to be admired, respected, and maintained by only the finest board certified Lucky Ducky® (aka Happy Feet) pedicure salons.

We strive hard to abolish primative human practices of duck feet snatching throughout the world.

Our resolve is to prosecute duck feet snatchers to the fullest extent of the law. Those that are prosecuted are sent to Siberian prison camps wearing only flip flops...

Ya see these beauties? They're MY “little piggies” and I'll take YOU to “market” if you as so dare mess with them!!!

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I've been making chicken, turkey stock for years (and occasionally beef) but I've never been able to find chicken feet to try. I've always wanted to try them in making stock!
My adult son wanted to try making stock because he had seen me make it. He called me on phone saying," Mom, I did something wrong. The stock is like jello. I'm going to through it out!" I explained no the stock is fine. He did it right! Good boy!

 
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