Wondering if that carton of chicken broth in your fridge is still good? It’s not always obvious, but there are a few simple ways to tell if your chicken broth has gone bad. From sour smells and strange colors to cloudy texture or bulging containers, these are all signs it’s time to toss it. And follow my simple way to freeze chicken broth in ice cube trays to make it last longer!
Allow homemade chicken broth to come to room temperature if needed. Evenly distribute the broth into ice cube trays (we like to use silicone for easy removal).
Place the ice cube trays on a steady surface in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 12 hours.
Label a plastic bag or airtight container with the name and date. Remove the chicken broth cubes and transfer them to the prepared container/bag. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
You can use frozen chicken broth cubes directly from frozen but may depend on the recipe. Thaw overnight in a bowl or glass jar if needed.
Recipe Equipment
Silicone ice cube trays
Airtight container or freezer bag (plastic or reusable)
Notes
Chicken Broth: this recipe works with boxed, canned or homemade chicken broth or stock.*Nutrition information is for 32 ounces of reduced-sodium chicken broth.