bases

[bonkerz58]

Are there any good soup/stock bases out there (chicken,beef,seafood ...etc.)

[ March 29, 2001: Message edited by: bonkerz58 ]

[ March 29, 2001: Message edited by: bonkerz58 ]

[coolJ]

I'm assuming that you mean soup or stock bases ?. my preference is Knorr, they make a good product and you can get it in small amounts, which is perfect if your not using them alot.

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[mofo1]

I like Minor's to boost flavors. Their mushroom is especially good.

[Afra]

Hey, Bonkerz, I know this is not the right place to say hi, but your name sounds familiar to me...have I seen you before in some other cooking community ? Hehe, check your private messages, I sent you an e-mail..and by the way, I practically jumped when I saw your name !

[Papa]

Dear CoolJ:

I agree with you that Knorr makes the best soup/stock bases.

Unfortunately, Knorr makes two kinds of bases. the ones that they sell in Europe, which I prefer, are more natural and not as strong tasting. The ones they sell in the States have more flavorings because they believe that the American market demands stronger flavors.

One way I use to intensify the taste of my chicken stock is that I roast the bones of the chicken before I put them in the stock pan. It makes a lot of difference.

Hi Papa,

Before you roast the bones to make a stock.
Blanch them in boiling water first to remove the impurities,you willl find your stock even more intence and clean in flavor and clearer.
capechef

[Papa]

Thank you CapeChef!

[Dlee]

bonkerz58

If you are talking about professional base, I like Minors. If you are asking about what is readly avaible to the public... there is a base product, I think it is called "better than base". I usually see it in supermarkets.

The thing is when you are using base, read the directions on how much to use per gal. It is real easy to use too much, and you will taste it.

D. Lee

[bonkerz58]

thanks for all the replys...I found a site where I can purchase Minor's bases...They seem to have a wide variety...a salt free line also...so I might try some