Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hi Everyone, This may sound extremely frugal, but I have figured out a very easy way to save on stock by making my own. I save all my veggie trimmings in a large zip-lock bag in the fridge as the week goes on. I mean everything that is normally thrown away (carrot tops / peels, tomato tops, hearts of cabbage & other lettuces, onion tops, bell pepper insides, etc.) Then just boil them up on high at the end of the week for a couple of hours and add any spices you like. Strain and voila! Homemade veggie stock from what you would normally throw away every week, and it does taste much better than the canned stuff. I know it is an unusual tip, but I just try to be resourceful with what I have to work with. If you want to, you can reduce your stock even further until it is thick, then freeze in an ice cube tray so you can add a little " bouillon cubes " to whatever you make later on. This also works with fruit as well, strawberry tops, apple & pear cores, etc., I do the same as above but a couple times a week since fruit doesn't last as long. Boil in a small pot and add a couple of black tea bags and add some cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, or whatever you like to make a yummy beverage and your kitchen will smell great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 This is a great idea! Thanks, I especially like the fruit idea as we consume a lot of it here. ~Tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 What kinds of dry spices do you add? On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM, kristina archibeque < krismfrederick wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Salt, pepper, a little cumin, garlic powder, a couple of bay leaves and some Mrs. Dash is what I ususally add:) --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Susan Roubidoux <susanroubidoux wrote: Susan Roubidoux <susanroubidoux Re: Homemade Veggie Stock Monday, August 24, 2009, 2:43 PM What kinds of dry spices do you add? On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM, kristina archibeque < krismfrederick@ > wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Genius! - I never thought to use those ingredients before as thickeners- this is fantastic! --- On Mon, 8/24/09, slim_langer <slim_langer wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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