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Homemade Turkey Stock

Don't throw away that turkey carcass from Thanksgiving! Use it to make a flavorful homemade stock that you can freeze and use for months!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Additional Time
7 hrs 40 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 quarts
Calories: 21 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Turkey carcass and bones from 14-pound turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion halved (unpeeled)
  • 1 carrot peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 celery stalks cut into large chunks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 5 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

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  1. 1. Place the turkey carcass and bones in a large stockpot and cover with at least 5 quarts of water, or enough to ensure that the water covers it by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any fat or foam that rises to the surface.
  2. 2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf and peppercorns. Reduce the heat to low so that the stock is at a very slow simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
  3. 3. Add the parsley and thyme to the stock and simmer for an additional 2 hours.
  4. 4. Pour the stock into a large bowl through a fine-mesh sieve and discard all of the solids. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until a noticeable skin forms on the surface. Using a spoon, skim off the layer of fat, then let the stock cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. 5. The next day, remove the layer of fat that has collected on the top of the stock, then portion out the stock into quart-size containers or freezer-safe ziploc bags and store. The stock can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up 6 months.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one quart

Nutrition Information

Calories 21kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 103mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2690IU (54%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4quarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21

% Daily Value*

Calories 21kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2690IU 54%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.