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.
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
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 43mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 6073IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
