A flavorful stock made from leftover Thanksgiving turkey, perfect for soups, stews, and gravies.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
4h
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 leftover turkey carcass
- 1 onion
- 10 peppercorns
- 16 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Place the turkey carcass in a large stockpot.
Step 2
Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns to the pot.
Step 3
Pour in the water, ensuring that the ingredients are fully submerged.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 hours.
Step 6
Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
Step 7
After simmering, strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot or large bowl.
Step 8
Discard the solids and let the stock cool to room temperature.
Step 9
Once cooled, refrigerate the stock overnight. Skim off any fat that solidifies on top.
Step 10
Store the stock in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.