Rich Turkey Stock

Name: Rich Turkey Stock
Ingredients: 7 lbs turkey parts, such as wings, thighs and drumsticks; 4 quarts water; 1 large onion, thickly sliced; 1 large carrot, thickly sliced; 1 large celery rib, thickly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; fresh ground pepper

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

7 lbs turkey parts, such as wings, thighs and drumsticks
4 quarts water
1 large onion, thickly sliced
1 large carrot, thickly sliced
1 large celery rib, thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F
2

In a large roasting pan, roast the turkey parts for 1 1/2 hours, or until well browned and transfer to a large pot.
3

Set the roasting pan over 2 burners. Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Add the liquid to the pot.
4

Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt and several pinches of pepper to the pot along with the remaining 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderately low, cover partially and simmer the stock for about 2 1/2 hours. Strain the stock and skim the fat before using or freezing.