Description
This rich and flavorful turkey stock is made by simmering a turkey carcass with fresh vegetables and herbs to create a hearty base for soups, stews, and sauces. The slow simmering process extracts deep flavors and nutrients, resulting in a versatile homemade stock that enhances any dish.
Ingredients
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Stock Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass, meat removed
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 litres water (or more to cover)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the turkey carcass, chopped onions, carrots, celery, black peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf into a large stock pot or the biggest saucepan you have. Pour in 2 litres of water, adding more if necessary to completely cover all the ingredients.
- Bring to Simmer: Heat the pot over high heat until the liquid reaches a simmer. As it heats, use a spoon to skim off any foam that rises to the surface to keep the stock clear and clean-tasting.
- Simmer Slowly: Reduce the heat to medium and let the stock simmer gently, partially covered, for 3 hours. This allows the flavors to concentrate and the stock to reduce. For a lighter stock, cover fully while simmering instead.
- Strain the Stock: Turn off the heat and allow the stock to cool slightly for a few minutes. Carefully strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container or bowl to remove solids.
- Cool and Store: Let the strained stock cool completely before refrigerating. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to three months for future use.
Notes
- Remove as much meat as possible from the turkey carcass before cooking; leftover meat can be reserved for other dishes.
- Skimming off foam during the initial simmer is crucial for a clear stock.
- For deeper flavor, you can roast the carcass and vegetables beforehand, though this step is optional.
- Use cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve for the best clarified stock.
- Freeze stock in portions for easy use in recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Stock/Broth
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey stock, homemade stock, turkey broth, turkey carcass stock, homemade broth, stock recipe
