>Dora asked:
>
>>> for a clear broth I think you're supposed to use raw chicken , let it
>>> come to a boil, skim the stock and never ever stir the chicken while
>>> it simmers.
>>>
>>> Barb
>>
>> I'm curious, Barb. What is the reason you're not supposed to stir the
>> chicken?
>

What Bob said and also the blood and other juices seep out as it's cooking and
can muddy the stock if you stir it around. It's a drama to make. I would only
do it where a clear stock is essential to presentation- like for clear aspic
or a fancy consomme.

*smiles*

Barb