Breastbones

/ˈbrɛstboʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of breastbone; the sternum bones in multiple individuals, or bones from multiple animals used in cooking.

Etymology

Plural of 'breastbone.' Common in culinary contexts when referring to chicken or turkey bones used in stock or soup.

Kelly Says

In traditional cooking, chicken breastbones went into the stockpot because they're packed with collagen that creates rich, silky broth—medieval cooks didn't know about collagen chemistry, but they knew these bones made the best soup!

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