Duck Stock Recipe

Name: Duck Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 5 pounds duck backs, necks, carasses, giblets, NO livers; 2 large onions coarsely chopped; 2 medium carrots peeled, trimmed, coarsely chopped; 2 stalks celery with leaves, trimmed, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 1 bunch parsley leaves stems; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 pinch thyme dried; 1 each bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt coarse; 6 each peppercorns

Servings: persons

5 pounds duck backs, necks, carasses, giblets, NO livers
2 large onions coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots peeled, trimmed, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery with leaves, trimmed, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 bunch parsley leaves stems
2 sprigs thyme
1 pinch thyme dried
1 each bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt coarse
6 each peppercorns

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["Wash duck parts well and place them in a large stockpot.", "Add cold water to cover by about 2 inches and slowly bring to a boil, skimming all of the froth from the surface as it forms.", "Lower the heat and add all of the remaining ingredients except the peppercorns.", "Simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.", "Add water as needed to cover the ingredients and skim when necessary.", "Add peppercorns for the last fifteen minutes of the simmering process.", "Strain the ""soup"" into a large bowl through a colander lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth.", "Gently press the solids to extract all of the liquid possible.", "Discard the solids and cool the liquid to room temperature.", "Refrigerate until chilled and lift off the solid fat that forms at the surface.", "Discard the fats.", "Pour the stock into containers for storage, label and date.", "Makes about 4 quarts,", "Stock keeps for about 3 days in the refrigerator, and up to six months in the freezer."]

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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: 5 pounds duck backs, necks, carasses, giblets, NO livers, 2 large onions coarsely chopped, 2 medium carrots peeled, trimmed, coarsely chopped, 2 stalks celery with leaves, trimmed, coarsely chopped, 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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