Duck Stock Recipe

Name: Duck Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 duck carcasses (about 4 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 cups chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 head garlic, split in half; 6 bay leaves; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 quarts water, about; 10 sprigs fresh thyme; 8 sprigs fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Servings: persons

2 duck carcasses (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 head garlic, split in half
6 bay leaves
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 quarts water, about
10 sprigs fresh thyme
8 sprigs fresh parsley
1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1
Break and crack the carcass.
2
In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil.
3
Season the bones with salt and pepper.
4
Add the bones to the pot and brown for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
5
Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves.
6
Season the mixture with salt.
7
Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
8
Add the wine and tomato paste and stir to mix.
9
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add the water.
11
Put the thyme, parsley sprigs, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth, tie it together with kitchen twine, and add it to the mixture.
12
Bring the mixture to a boil.
13
Skim off any cloudy scum that rises to the surface.
14
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.
15
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and cool.
16
Refrigerate overnight and remove any congealed fat from the surface.
17
The stock can be stored in the freezer for 1 month.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 duck carcasses (about 4 pounds), 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Duck Stock falls under the General 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.

Duck Stock

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