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Turkey Stock

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Turkey Stock

Turkey Stock

amanda

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile tool for cutting, chopping, and dicing vegetables typically used in making turkey stock.

  • Cutting Board - Provides a clean, flat surface on which to chop vegetables without damaging kitchen countertops.

  • Large Stock Pot - Ideal for cooking large batches of stock; it should be deep enough to hold the turkey bones and vegetables with ample room for liquid.

  • Vegetable Trimmer - Assists in preparing evenly-sized vegetable pieces, ensuring consistent flavor extraction during cooking.

  • Meat Tenderizer (optional) - For tenderizing tougher turkey meat before adding to the stock.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Ensures precise measurement of ingredients for consistent results and efficient use of space in a pot.

  • High-Speed Blender or Immersion Blender - Useful for puréeing cooked vegetables to remove solids from the stock, enhancing clarity and flavor concentration.

  • Large Strainers - Essential for straining out vegetable pieces and bones after simmering, leaving a clear turkey broth.

  • Baking Sheet (optional) - May be used to brown ingredients before adding them to the stock pot.

  • Large Pot Cozy - Can help maintain even cooking temperatures when simmering large quantities of stock over an extended period.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, chopped

  • 1 celery stalk with leaves, chopped

  • 1 carcass with skin from one 12- to 15-pound turkey; meat removed and reserved, carcass broken into pieces

  • 4 quarts (about) cold water

  • 4 fresh Italian parsley sprigs

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Place turkey carcass pieces in pot and add enough cold water to cover bones (about 4 quarts).
3

Instruction 3

Bring mixture to boil and skim any foam from the surface.
4

Instruction 4

Add parsley, thyme, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer 3 hours.
5

Instruction 5

Strain stock into large bowl, pressing on solids in strainer; discard solids. Let stock stand 10 minutes; skim off fat. Boil to reduce to 10 cups or add water to measure 10 cups. Season with salt and pepper.
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