Basic Stock Recipe

Name: Basic Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken backs and wings; 1 pound veal shin bones; 1 pound short ribs of beef; Salt to taste; 2 ribs celery; 1 small bunch Italian parsley; 1/4 celery root (celeriac), peeled (optional); 2 large carrots, halved; 4 whole clovets, garlic; 1 medium-large onion (See Note); 4 whole peppercorns

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken backs and wings
1 pound veal shin bones
1 pound short ribs of beef
Salt to taste
2 ribs celery
1 small bunch Italian parsley
1/4 celery root (celeriac), peeled (optional)
2 large carrots, halved
4 whole clovets, garlic
1 medium-large onion (See Note)
4 whole peppercorns

1
Trim the meats of excess fat, rinse, and place in a stockpot.
2
Cover generously with cold water, salt very lightly, and slowly bring to a boil.
3
Add all the other ingredients, lower the heat, and simmer 34 hours, depending on the desired concentration of flavor.
4
(Id suggest more rather than less; for a lighter soup, a concentrated stock always can be quickly diluted with water.)
5
Skim the surface of froth and fat as they accumulate.
6
Remove from the stove, strain through a very fine sieve, and refrigerate overnight.
7
The next day, skim off the solid surface fat.
8
The stock then can be kept under refrigeration up to 3 days or frozen for several months.
9
Variations: With the same quantities of vegetables and seasoning, beef, veal, or chicken stock can be prepared using the following amounts of meat and bones.
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Beef Stock
11
1 pound each beef bones (preferably marrow bones), beef shin, and short ribs or oxtails
12
Veal Stock
13
1 1/2 pounds each veal shin bones and muscles or neck and breast of veal, bone in and fat removed
14
Chicken Stock
15
3 pounds chicken backs and wings

696

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken backs and wings, 1 pound veal shin bones, 1 pound short ribs of beef, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Basic Stock falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Stock

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