Pasture-Raised Chicken Frames, Necks & Backs
Perfect for Homemade Bone Broth • Rich Flavor • Naturally Nourishing
Make the most of every chicken with our pasture-raised chicken frames, necks, and backs from Country Meadows Farm! Raised with access to fresh air, sunshine, and green pastures, our chickens provide the perfect foundation for delicious, homemade chicken broth and stock.
These flavorful, meaty bones contain natural collagen, connective tissue, and marrow that release rich flavor and gelatin during slow cooking. Whether you're preparing hearty soups, savory stews, homemade gravies, or nourishing bone broth, these economical cuts deliver exceptional farm-fresh goodness.
Why Choose Our Chicken Frames, Necks & Backs?
- Pasture-Raised Quality: From chickens raised with access to sunshine, fresh air, and pasture.
- Excellent for Bone Broth: Naturally rich in collagen and gelatin for a flavorful, full-bodied stock.
- Great Value: An economical way to make several quarts of delicious homemade broth.
- Versatile: Perfect for soups, stews, gravies, sauces, and homemade chicken stock.
- Less Waste: Supports our commitment to responsible farming by making use of more of each chicken.
- Locally Raised: From our family farm to your family's table.
Simple Cooking Instructions – Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
- Prepare: Thaw chicken frames, necks, and backs in the refrigerator.
- Combine: Place approximately 2–3 pounds of chicken bones in a large stockpot. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, garlic, and your favorite herbs.
- Add Water: Cover with approximately 3–4 quarts of water. Add 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 4–6 hours. For a richer broth, simmer longer, adding water as necessary.
- Strain: Remove the bones and vegetables, then strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer. Remove any remaining small bones before using any meat.
- Enjoy: Use your homemade broth in soups, stews, casseroles, gravies, or your favorite recipes. Refrigerate promptly in shallow containers and use within 3–4 days, or freeze for later use.
Farm Kitchen Tip: Combine our chicken frames, necks, and backs with pasture-raised chicken feet for an especially rich, gelatinous bone broth. The natural gelatin helps create a wonderful homemade stock that may thicken when refrigerated!
From Our Pastures to Your Kitchen — Wholesome Farm-Raised Goodness!
Sold frozen. Cook thoroughly before consuming.