Poultry
Breast
Breast bones are the keel and rib fragments left after removing breast meat—light, quick to simmer, excellent for a small pot of soup when you lack a full carcass. A little clinging meat sweetens the broth. Simmer gently with aromatics for a pale stock suited to sauces and risotto. Combine with wing tips for more body. Strain carefully for fine soups. Do not expect the gelatin of feet or the depth of a full roasted frame alone—pair bones for balance.
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BreastLean Or Fatty By SpeciesPopularPortionStock BaseStructuralVersatile
History
Butchers bagged breast bones after fabrication for thrifty soup makers.
Sauce kitchens kept breast-bone stock for light chicken veloutés.
Home meal-preppers froze breast bones until enough accumulated for a pot.