Can I freeze the stock parts and make it when it is cooler?

[justlearning]

My husband and 10 year old son just butchered our first 4 meaties. They said it really wasn't that bad. Now it is time for my part. Can I freeze the parts I want to use for stock and make/can the stock at a later date--or do I need to do it know. Heading into the upper 80s so think a nice cool fall day would be much more enjoyable time to do it--plus I will have 5 more birds butchered by then.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I always freeze the parts and make it later. I have several carcasses in the freezer now. I saw that we are down to eight pints of stock so it will soon be time for another batch.

 

[justlearning]

Thank you. That is what I figured but wasn't sure.

 

[PotterWatch]

Yep! I have several bags of necks, backs, and feet in our freezer for just that purpose.

 

[Tracydr]

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I do this all the time. I also keep a gallon ziplock bag in the freezer to put veggie parts like onion skins and celery bits in. This is my stock pot bag. When it's full and I feel like messing with it, I'll make a pot. Then, you can either can or freeze the stock. I prefer canning since I don't have much freezer space.

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

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I do this all the time. I also keep a gallon ziplock bag in the freezer to put veggie parts like onion skins and celery bits in. This is my stock pot bag. When it's full and I feel like messing with it, I'll make a pot. Then, you can either can or freeze the stock. I prefer canning since I don't have much freezer space.

What a great idea. I could do that instead of throwing them into the worm beds. I have never made stock before, I think I'll try with our next batch of meaties.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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That is what I do as well.