Classic Brown Stock Recipe

Name: Classic Brown Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pounds beef soup bones; 12 quarts water; 1 pound onions; 8 ounces carrots; 8 ounces celery; 16 ounces tomato puree (passata); 1 each bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns; 6 each parsley leaves; 2 each cloves

Servings: persons

12 pounds beef soup bones
12 quarts water
1 pound onions
8 ounces carrots
8 ounces celery
16 ounces tomato puree (passata)
1 each bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon peppercorns
6 each parsley leaves
2 each cloves

1
Cut bones into 3 to 4 inch pieces with a meat saw.
2
Place bones in a roasting pan.
3
Place pan of bones into a 400F (200C) oven, until browned.
4
Remove bones from pan and place into a stockpot.
5
Cover with cold water and place over a moderate flame.
6
Bring to a gentle simmer, and skim carefully.
7
Drain roasting pan, reserving fat.
8
Set roasting pan over a medium flame and deglaze with water.
9
Add to the stockpot.
10
Toss the mirepoix with the reserved fat and brown in the oven.
11
Remove from the oven and add to the stockpot.
12
Tie the seasonings into a sachet with a piece of cheesecloth.
13
Add the sachet and tomatoes to the stockpot.
14
Continue to simmer for a total of 6 to 8 hours.
15
Adding water as needed to keep bones covered strain through a chinois or cheesecloth.
16
Cool quickly with ice or in a vented water bath.
17
Cover and chill.

3555

kcal

Calories

233

Fat

Carbs

362

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 12 pounds beef soup bones, 12 quarts water, 1 pound onions, 8 ounces carrots, and more.

Yes, Classic Brown Stock falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Brown Stock

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