Different flavors and different uses.
Or am I making stock?
I asked a couple of experts to explain the difference.
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There are, however, a few differences.
First, stock is usually made from animal bones, whereas broth is usually made from the flesh.
Homemade stocksoften have a gel-like consistency when they cool.
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Stocks also typically have less sodium than broths, so they taste less salty.
This is related to how stocks are normally used versus broths, Tuell says.
Stocks are used in sauces, soups, stews, etc.
Can You Substitute One for the Other?
Stock and broth can often be used interchangeably, but the saltiness comes into play.
What About Bone Broth?
Where bone broth and stock primarily differ is in the cooking time.
