Turkey Stock
Description
Make your own tasty turkey stock the day after Thanksgiving by simmering the carcass with vegetables and seasonings to make a rich base for soup.
Ingredients
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1 turkey carcass
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3 onions, coarsely chopped
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1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped
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1 bunch celery, coarsely chopped
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1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
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3 cloves garlic
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4 cubes chicken bouillon
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1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, or to taste
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3 bay leaves
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water to cover
Directions
1
Combine turkey carcass, onions, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, chicken bouillon cubes, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover.
2
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Remove stockpot from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
3
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a large bowl; discard solids.