Boiled Chicken

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

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.