Turkey stock
Posted by moderndaygourmet on November 28, 2008
What better way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers and not waste the turkey bones?
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Bones from a cooked 12-pound turkey
1 peeled carrot, cut in half crosswise
1 celery stalk, cut in half crosswise
1/2 medium onion, peeled and quartered
4 quarts cold water
1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
4 thyme sprigs
4 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°.
Cut turkey carcass into quarters. Place the turkey bones, carrot, celery, and onion on a jelly-roll pan or shallow roasting pan. Bake at 425° for 35 minutes, stirring once.
Place bones, trimmings, vegetable mixture, 4 quarts water, and remaining ingredients in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours; skim surface occasionally, discarding solids.
Strain stock through a sieve over a large bowl; discard solids. Cool stock to room temperature. Cover and chill stock 8 hours or overnight. Skim solidified fat from surface; discard.
