#1 CHINESE SOUP STOCK BY SY

Steps:

• Cut chicken into small pieces, remove any fat.
• Trim any access fat off the lean pork.
• Put chicken& pork into a large pot.
• Add water to cover and bring to a boil, then lower heat.
• Cook for about 10 minutes until the scum comes to the top.
• Put the chicken& pork into a colander and then run cold water over to remove any scum.
• Clean the stock pot and then put back the chicken& pork and add the gingerroot.
• Add water to cover (Three-quarters to the top of the pot) and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat.
• Simmer the stock on a VERY, VERY LOW HEAT (A few bubbles showing and with no cover on the pot) for about 3 to 5 or so hours.
• Strain the stock by using a colander and cheese cloth (Discard the bones).
• Let cool and then put into the refrigerator.
• After several hours remove any fat from the surface.
• Note: You can make a richer more flavorful stock by also adding about 1lb of a smoked Ham Hock to the recipe above.
• However, prior to adding it to the pot, blanch to remove any of the spices.
• As an alternative use College Brand Chicken Stock (46 fl oz can) and add a small piece of smoked Ham Hock for a quick way to get a flavorful stock.