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:: Stock ::

   To prevent the stock from turning cloudy.
    you add water to stock and heat, all the impurities in the bones will rise to the surface. This will prevent the stock from turning cloudy.

   Use a mesh skimmer

 

   While the stock is cooking, use a mesh skimmer to dispose of the foam that forms on the top, during the first half hour of cooking.

   To keep a clear liquid
     Cook the stock at a bare simmer to keep a clear liquid. If you bring the stock to a boil, the solids will break down into the liquid.
    :: Stew-Soups ::

   If a stew is burnt
     Place the remaining portion in a new pot and discard the burnt potion. Don’t try to scrape off any of the burned portion.

   To retain heat and distribute it evenly.
   Make stew with a heavy bottomed thick pot.