Turkey Stock

Name: Turkey Stock
Ingredients: 3 lbs turkey wings, cut into 2 inch pieces; turkey neck; turkey giblets (from 16 pound turkey); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 16 cups cold water; 2 fresh parsley sprigs; 12 teaspoon dried thyme; 14 teaspoon black peppercorns

11 ingredients

20 steps

Ingredients

3 lbs turkey wings, cut into 2 inch pieces
turkey neck
turkey giblets (from 16 pound turkey)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
16 cups cold water
2 fresh parsley sprigs
12 teaspoon dried thyme
14 teaspoon black peppercorns

Directions

1

Pat wings, neck and giblets dry with paper towels.
2

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
3

Working in batches, add turkey parts to pot and saute until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
4

Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey parts to large bowl.
5

Add onion, carrot and celery to same pot.
6

Saute until onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
7

Return turkey parts to pot.
8

Add enough cold water to cover mixture by 2 inches.
9

Bring liquid to boil.
10

Skim off foam.
11

Add parsley, thyme and peppercorns.
12

Reduce heat to medium.
13

Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours.
14

Strain stock into large bowl.
15

Let stand 5 minutes.
16

Spoon fat off top of stock.
17

(Can be prepared 5 days ahead.
18

Cool slightly.
19

Cover and refrigerate.)
20

Makes about 8 cups.