Turkey Stock
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5
Turkey Stock
Description
Turkey Stock starts with broken turkey bones simmered gently in cold water to extract flavors without boiling. After initial cooking, celery, carrot, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, parsley, and optional parsnip are added to deepen the taste. The combined ingredients simmer for hours, infusing the broth with savory and herbal notes.
The texture is clear and full-bodied with layers of flavor from aromatics. The gentle skimming of scum ensures clarity and clean taste. Cooling concentrates the flavor, and chilling allows solid fats to rise for removal, yielding a leaner broth.
This stock complements soups, risottos, or gravies and can be frozen for extended storage. Its balanced flavor is versatile for many recipes requiring a poultry broth.
Variety in stock preparation is common; feel free to adjust herbs or vegetables according to preference while maintaining slow simmering and proper skimming for optimal richness and clarity.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass broken into to pieces so it fits in the stockpot
- 2 celery cut into thirds, medium stalks
- 1 carrot cut into thirds, large
- 1 yellow onion quartered, medium
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns or white peppercorns, whole
- 3 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 2-3 prigs flat leaf parsley
- 1 parsnip cut into thirds (optional)
Instructions
- Add the turkey bones, uncleaned, into a large stock pot. Add enough cold water to cover the bones or a minimum of 2 quarts for every 1 pound of bones.
- Heat on low to a simmer for 2-3 hours. Refrain from stirring too much and skim any scum off the top periodically. Do not boil.
- Add the vegetables, herbs and spices and continue to simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer into large heat proof containers. Let it cool, then refrigerate.
- Wait until solid fats (if there are any) solidify on top and then peel off the top layer. Freeze the broth or use immediately.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Many good methods exist for making stock; this recipe provides a flexible base you can customize.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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