INGREDIENTS

* 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
* 1 large onion, halved - unpeeled
* 3 carrots, cut into chunks - unpeeled
* 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
* 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
* water to cover

DIRECTIONS

1. Place chicken in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery and peppercorns; add water to cover. Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook for about 90 minutes, or until chicken meat is falling off of the bone. Remove chicken, let cool and shred or chop the meat.