Homemade Turkey Stock

Make the most of your Thanksgiving turkey by making homemade turkey stock with the leftover carcass and bones. Super easy, flavorful and perfect for soup.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 5

Servings:

Equipment

Large stockpot
Mesh strainer

Ingredients

1 turkey carcass
1 onion , peeled and quartered
4 stalks celery
4 large carrots
3-4 cloves garlic

Optional: Fresh herbs, Bay leaf, Peppercorns, Turkey neck, Giblets, Drippings

Instructions

Combine. In a large stock pot, combine the turkey carcass, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Pour enough water over the carcass to cover it. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Simmer. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Simmer 3 hours, or until the liquid has reduced by half. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Strain. Set a fine-meshed sieve over a large pot or large bowl. Pour the stock into sieve or strain it through cheesecloth. Push down on solids with a wooden spoon to get every last drop of stock.

Notes

Substitute: This turkey stock can replace chicken stock in any recipe.

Herbs to consider adding to the stock:

Dried or fresh parsley
Dried or fresh sage
Dried or fresh rosemary
Dried or fresh thyme

Storage: Store in jars in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freezer for 3 months.

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