Easy Turkey Stock Recipe

Name: Easy Turkey Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass, including skin; 2 large yellow onions, with onion skin; 1 head garlic, cut in half across the head; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chicken base; 1 celery heart (the center of a bunch, with lots of green leaves); 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 lb sauteed turkey gizzard (optional); cold water

Servings: persons

1 turkey carcass, including skin
2 large yellow onions, with onion skin
1 head garlic, cut in half across the head
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chicken base
1 celery heart (the center of a bunch, with lots of green leaves)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 lb sauteed turkey gizzard (optional)
cold water

1
preheat oven to 350.
2
break up the carcass and place it in a large stock pot with all ingredients.
3
cover with cold water.
4
put pot in oven,turn the temperature down to 200.
5
leave in oven at least 8 hours, the longer the better, up to 24 hours.
6
remove from oven.
7
strain through colandar removing all ingredients leaving stock.
8
(I save the gizzards to put in turkey stuffing and gravy) use stock for making gravy, as liquid in stuffing or making delicious turkey pine nut soup.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey carcass, including skin, 2 large yellow onions, with onion skin, 1 head garlic, cut in half across the head, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Easy Turkey 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.

Easy Turkey Stock

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