Basic White Stock Recipe

Name: Basic White Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 5 -6 lbs veal bones or 5 -6 lbs beef bones; 5 -6 quarts cold water; 8 ounces onions, chopped medium; 4 ounces carrots, cubed medium; 4 ounces celery, cubed medium; Sachet; 1/2 bay leaf; 1/8 teaspoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon peppercorn; 3 -4 parsley stems; 1 whole clove; cheesecloth

Servings: persons

5 -6 5 -6 lbs veal bones or 5 -6 lbs beef bones
5 -6 quarts cold water
8 ounces onions, chopped medium
4 ounces carrots, cubed medium
4 ounces celery, cubed medium
Sachet
1/2 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon peppercorn
3 -4 parsley stems
1 whole clove
cheesecloth

1
If using beef or veal bones, they should be cut into 3-4 inch pieces.
2
Rinse bones in cold water.
3
Blanch the bones; place them in a stock pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
4
Drain and rinse.
5
Place the bones in the stock pot and cover with cold water.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and skim the scum carefully.
7
Prepare the sachet by placing the bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, parsley stems and whole clove in a square of cheesecloth.
8
Tie with a string, leaving one end long enough to tie to the handle of the stockpot.
9
Add the onions, carrots, celery and sachet to the stock pot.
10
Simmer for required length of time: Chicken 3-4 hours.
11
Beef and veal 6-8 hours.
12
Skim as necessary.
13
Add water if necessary to keep bones covered.
14
Strain through a china cap lined with several layers of cheesecloth.
15
Cool the stock, vented, in a water bath and refrigerate.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 5 -6 lbs veal bones or 5 -6 lbs beef bones, 5 -6 quarts cold water, 8 ounces onions, chopped medium, 4 ounces carrots, cubed medium, and more.

Yes, Basic White 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 White Stock

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