Homemade Turkey Stock

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Homemade Turkey Stock

This recipe makes 6 1 cup servings

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Nutritional Info

Per 1 cup -
250 mL : about -
cal 5959 cal
pro 7 g7g pro
total fat 2 g2g total fat
sat. fat 1 g1g sat. fat
carb 1 g1g carb
fibre 0 g0g fibre
chol 2 mg2mg chol
sodium 48 mg48mg sodium
potassium 300 mg300mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 11 calcium
iron 66 iron
folate 33 folate
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time : 4 hours Chill: 8 hours
  • Total time : PT5M

Turkey soups often taste flat because the carcass sits too long in the refrigerator before being used for stock. To remedy this, after a turkey dinner, remove all the meat and package it separately. Refrigerate the carcass then make stock early the next day. The difference in taste is dramatic.

Ingredients

  • 12 cups cold water 12 cups cold water
  • 1 turkey carcass , broken into 3 or 4 pieces1 turkey carcass, broken into 3 or 4 pieces
  • 2 celery ribs , with leaves, coarsely chopped2 celery ribs, with leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots , coarsely chopped2 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 unpeeled onions , coarsely chopped2 unpeeled onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 6 fresh parsley sprigs 6 fresh parsley sprigs or fresh coriander sprigs

Preparation

In large stockpot, combine water, turkey carcass, celery, carrots, onions, bay leaf, peppercorns and parsley; bring to boil. Skim off any foam. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.

Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve set over large bowl; let cool. Refrigerate until fat solidifies on surface, about 8 hours. Discard fat. Refrigerate stock in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

Additional information : Switch It Up

Slow Cooker Homemade Turkey Stock
Reduce water to 8 cups (2 L). Pour into slow cooker; add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2010

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