What can I do with drippings from smoked chickens

[johnvi]

hey gang,

I smoked 2 chickens in shallow tins to prevent the mess and captures roughly 4 cups of chicken dripping juice..

Any ideas as to what I could use it for??

It smelled so rich and flavorful I put in a ziploc bag and froze it

Maybe Chicken noodle, to add a "smoke" flavor to it??

let me know ideas you may have

 

[SmokinAl]

Gravy!

 

[chef jimmyj]

Liquid Gold...The fat makes awesome Smokey Matzo Balls for a cool twist to Chix Soup...Fry Sliced Potatoes and Onions in the fat as a great side or Breakfast dish...The gelled juices are great mixed into Mashed Potatoes, Stirred into Sauteed Mushrooms w/ minced Garlic and Thyme, or use it in Gravies to boost flavor...There was a whole thread just on this subject, when I find it I will post it again...JJ

 

[pops6927]

Ahhhh, chicken fat!

Lol... as the founder of YAWYE my advice would be to throw it away!  Aids in clogged arteries!

But, as a member of SMF, you can use it in gravies, soups, stews and broths!  Or anything calling for stock!

To be moderate, however, see if you can use a little less of it and dilute it a little with water or something healthier and improve your health but still provide added flavor.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Aha!  I Just found it!...Here you go, Thanks Dave...JJ

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...drippings-from-smoked-meats-flavor-in-a-spoon

 

[klosebbqsis]

Use it to make chicken and dumplings!! If you have enough for a pot full or if not the chicken noodle idea is awesome too. I've used it to cook chicken thighs in on the stove also. Or you could mix a little flour in and make a gravy for mashed potatoes, throw in some veggies and fill a pie shell with it and make a pot pie. Ok, officially hungry now....

 

[oldschoolbbq]

NEVER toss out the juices. Such a sacreligious thing to do to good stuff.

JJ led you in a grand way. Try it and see if you agree?

Have fun and...

 

[venture]

It ain't grease.  It ain't fat.

It is either juice or drippings.

From there it is just what you do for great food!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[alblancher]

Chill it, remove the fat and save the drippings.  A little chicken fat goes a long way 

 

[mballi3011]

Yes I would keep it for stock but I would use it pretty fast.

 

[africanmeat]

Liquid Gold...The fat makes awesome Smokey Matzo Balls for a cool twist to Chix Soup...Fry Sliced Potatoes and Onions in the fat as a great side or Breakfast dish...The gelled juices are great mixed into Mashed Potatoes, Stirred into Sauteed Mushrooms w/ minced Garlic and Thyme, or use it in Gravies to boost flavor...There was a whole thread just on this subject, when I find it I will post it again...JJ

At my home we call it schmaltz ,we add fry onion to it and we use it as a spread and for all the thing that JJ Mention

 

[scarbelly]

That would also be a great start for some amazing Chicken Glace - Liquid Gold