Slow Cooker Overnight Chicken Broth - 100 Days of Real Food (2023)

I've shared this chicken overnight broth recipe on the blog before, but to be honest, it's kind of buried in the introductory paragraph ofanother recipe, which basically means it's hard to find.

And now that I've realized how incredibly popular this slow cooker “overnight chicken broth” recipe is, I've decided it deserves a page of its own!

If you don't already have a slow cooker, I like to give people lots of reasons to buy one because I love mine (we used this simple,cheap slow cooker) and use it quite often for everything from "Fajitas de Flanksteak" for "chilled beans.“

Make Easy Chicken Stock in the Crock Pot Overnight

One of the best crock pot discoveries (thanks to a friend!) was definitely this chicken broth recipe below.that cooks while you sleep with remains of chicken bones from your dinner. I recommend using leftoversThe best whole chicken casserole“Recipe, but any chicken bone will do and you will be surprised by the result.

Get ready to say goodbye to store-bought chicken broth forever!

Can I make slow cooker broth with beef, turkey, or vegetables?

Absolutely! In addition to the chicken, you can use the leftover meat to cook any type of broth overnight in the slow cooker. Here are some tips for making different homemade broths.

turkey broth

Since a whole turkey carcass is often much larger than a chicken carcass, you'll need to increase the amount of seasoning. The amount depends on the size of the bird you are feeding. Don't forget to include the neck and wingtips; These are the best for turkey broth!

If a whole turkey will not fit in the slow cooker, remove the neck, wings, and legs first.

Meat soup

Beef broth is a bit trickier because you can't use leftover bones. The best bones for broth contain meat (this gives the broth flavor). Some stores sell prepackaged bags of beef soup bones that are perfect for stuffing. Otherwise, look for back and neck pieces for about 5 pounds.

The beef bones must be pre-cooked in the oven before making the broth.

vegetable broth

Skip the meat and double the amount of vegetables. The spices in the chicken help to flavor this homemade broth, so you may want to add more spices if you find your vegetable broth going rancid overnight.

Can I use this technique to make bone broth in the slow cooker overnight?

I'll let you in on a little secret: bone broth is basically the same thing as this broth recipe. Cooking chicken bones on low heat releases nutrients (mainly collagen) from them. This is the same process used to make savory broth and bone broth.

The main difference is the cooking time: broth can be ready in 8-10 hours of slow cooking, whereas most people prefer to cook their bone broth for up to 24 hours.

How to Make Oily Chicken Stock or Bone Broth Overnight

Part of the broth cooking process involves breaking down and releasing the fat from the chicken bones. It's perfectly normal, and even okay, for a layer of fat to form on top of your homemade broth or bone broth.

If it bothers you, you can remove the fat that accumulates on top of the homemade broth. To do this, simply scoop out as much fat as you can with a spoon, then discard. If you find it difficult, then first strain the broth, and then put it in the refrigerator. The cold separates the liquid and fat, facilitating its elimination.

Why is my Crock Pot Overnight Chicken Broth cloudy?

The number one reason for cloudy chicken broth is overcooking; This isn't usually a problem in the crock pot as it keeps the heat constant, but it can happen. Here are some possible explanations:

• Cook high instead of low.The high setting on most slow cookers can cause liquids to boil over, especially if left for several hours. Instead, cook over low heat.
• The clay pot is very large.A slow cooker heats the bottom and sides of the insert. If your slow cooker is too large for the food on the extended cooking surface, it could overheat. Use a smaller saucepan or double the recipe.
• Slow cooker overheated.oaverage time it takes for food to come to a boil in a slow cookerit is 7-8 hours on low. A gentle boil is fine, but too hard and you'll end up with a cloudy broth. Reduce cooking time or briefly remove lid when broth begins to boil.

Newer slow cookers actually cook at a higher temperature than older slow cookers; So if you've recently upgraded, you may need to reduce your cooking time when making chicken broth overnight.