How to Make the BEST Turkey Stock

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    10 cups

  • Calories

    160 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make the BEST Turkey Stock

Follow these easy steps to learn how to make the best turkey stock that's flavorful and fully of body. This homemade turkey stock is perfect for lending a rich, savory flavor to soups, casseroles, and of course, gravy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2-3 lbs turkey parts wings and backs
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 carrots unpeeled and cut into halves
  • 2 ribs celery cut in half
  • 1 yellow onion cut into quarters (you can also use leeks)
  • 1 head of garlic unpeeled and cut into half crosswise
  • 1 parsnip unpeeled and cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 bunch of fresh Italian parsley
  • 6-10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6-10 whole black peppercorns
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoons kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange your turkey parts on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, and roast for 1 hour, or until golden brown, turning the parts every 10 minutes or so.
  2. Add the roasted turkey parts, carrots, celery, onion, garlic halves and parsnip to a large stockpot. Add cold water, covering everything by at least 1-2 inches—about 12-16 cups of water. Add a handful of the parsley (with leaves and stems intact), thyme sprigs, peppercorns, bay leaves, and kosher salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a lightly rolling simmer and cook partly covered for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until the stock is amber brown and tastes well flavored. Add more salt to taste if necessary.
  4. Turn off the heat and allow the stock to cool or if using immediately, fish out all of the bones, veggies and herbs, and discard. Place a large colander over a Pyrex 4 cup glass measuring cup and slowly drain the stock from any straggling aromatics so the colander catches anything that may fall from the pot. Then, use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the stock into your next recipe's soup stockpot. Or, if storing to use later, strain into 1 quart wide-mouth glass canning jars and cool before adding a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze in gallon bags for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 751mg (31%) Potassium 307mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4125IU (83%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 751mg 31%
Potassium 307mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4125IU 83%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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