Remember when every kitchen had a proper stockpot going?

I was judging a local cook-off last week and saw three chefs reach for boxed broth without even trying to make their own. It's not about being fancy, it's about flavor control. I worked at a place in Seattle for six years where we roasted bones every Sunday, and the soups and sauces just had a depth you can't buy. Now, I see new cooks skip it because it takes a few hours, but that's the whole point. You build layers of taste that carry through the whole dish. It's like the foundation of a house, you don't see it, but everything falls apart without it. Has anyone found a good way to teach this to newer cooks without it feeling like a chore?

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rayy831d ago

Honestly, I've had luck framing it as a freezer hack, not a chore. Like, a big batch on a lazy Sunday means you've got amazing flavor on tap for a month. It's a time saver in the long run.

rivera.christopher1d ago

Ugh, that reminds me of my roommate who tried to make "quick" ramen broth by boiling a bouillon cube for five minutes. The whole apartment smelled like salty sadness for a day. Some things just can't be rushed.