Free-Range Jidori Chicken Bones from Japan (300g)
Please note that this product contains a varying mix of chicken frames, thigh bones, and neck bones. Some meat or skin may remain, and small traces of blood or internal tissue may occasionally remain inside the bones. Please rest assured that this does not affect product quality or safety. Remove these portions before cooking if desired, and handle with care after preparing broth as small bones are included. These premium chicken bones come from Ginzan Akadori, a traditional jidori breed raised free-range in the lush natural surroundings of Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Jidori refers to high-quality Japanese chicken raised according to strict JAS standards for breed, growth period, and rearing environment. Each 300g (10.5oz.) pack contains an assortment of bones ideal for making rich, flavorful stocks and broths. Unlike conventional broiler chickens, which are typically raised in around 50 days, Ginzan Akadori chickens are slow-grown for 120 to 150 days, allowing their meat and bones to develop exceptional depth of flavor and natural umami. They are raised without growth hormones or preventative antibiotics and fed a custom fermented diet, with a strong focus on animal welfare, quality, and sustainable farming practices. The long rearing period and active, free-range lifestyle help produce a clean, clear broth with deep jidori flavor. These bones are ideal for ramen, hot pot, soup, takikomi rice, stews, and other simmered dishes. We recommend using a pressure cooker to shorten cooking time. Slowly simmer the bones to draw out concentrated umami and collagen for a rich, full-bodied chicken broth. See our full lineup of jidori chicken from this producer. ✔ Raised on lush farmland in Shimane, roaming freely and raised with the philosophy that healthy chickens require a good environment and natural growth rate. ✔ High-quality domestically raised jidori chicken that meets Japan’s strict JAS standards for breed, growth period, and rearing environment. ✔ Raised slowly over 120 to 150 days - more than double the period of typical chicken bred for meat - leading to deep umami flavor. ✔ Chickens enjoy spacious outdoor areas during the day with fences, netting, and coops to protect them from weather and predators. Even indoors, they are free to move about comfortably. ✔ Completely free of growth hormones and preventative antibiotics. ✔ Fed only non-GMO, pesticide-free feed for safety and peace of mind. Contents Contents 1 pack Weight 300g (10.5oz.) Serves Varies depending on preparation. Shipping & Handling Shipping Shipping and delivery is frozen Handling Keep frozen below -18°C (0°F) Defrosting Time In the fridge: approx. 12hrs In ice-water: approx. 30min Cooking Method Chicken stock, bone broth, simmered dishes Best By Frozen: See packaging label (usually more than 3 months). Chilled: Best consumed within 2 days if unopened. Details Also Known As Jidori, chicken bones, chicken frames, chicken carcass, chicken neck bones, chicken thigh bones, chicken soup bones, chicken bone broth, free-range chicken, Japanese chicken, Japanese free-range chicken, Ginzan Akadori Ingredients Chicken Country of Origin Japan (Shimane) Bone Bone-in Skin Some skin remaining Packaging Vacuum packed These chickens are raised in the clean mountain air of Oda City in Shimane, at the foot of Mt. Oe Takayama. Carefully raised on Eco Firm Sasada's farm, these "jidori" Japanese chickens are surrounded by nature and grown slowly and naturally—over twice as long as typical broilers—on a custom fermented feed made from rice, wheat, bran, and okara. No hormones or preventative antibiotics are used at any stage, and every bird is free to roam around the farm. Their clean, warm environment is maintained with naturally fermented bedding that helps break down waste and support a high standard of hygiene. With hands-on care and sustainable, medicine-free farming practices, Eco Firm Sasada delivers safe, flavorful chicken you can trust. At A Glance Chicken Breed Rhode Island Red ※While originally a breed from the United States, this breed was introduced to Japan during the Meiji era and has since become an established breed. As a result, it is recognized as a Japanese native breed (zairai-shu). Known for its fine texture, firmness, and rich umami flavor, it is also used for breeding other jidori (Japanese chicken) varieties in addition to the "Ginzan Akadori" breed. Farm/Ranch Eco Firm Sasada Region Oda City, Shimane, Japan Feeding Chickens are free to forage as they roam freely around the farm. Additionally, they enjoy homemade fermented feed made from rice, barley, wheat flour, wheat bran, and okara, with absolutely no medications used. Traceability 100% fully traceable from farm to fork Growth Promoting Hormones Never Antibiotics Never GMO feed Never Synthetic Chemical Use on Pasture Land or Feed Never Brine Injection Never