Star Spangled Turkey

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   After serving a large turkey and slicing it for sandwiches, there comes a time when there are no more good slices, yet you can see plenty of good meat.

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   Get out your largest pot.

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   Tear the carcass apart, place it in the pot, cover with water.

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   Add some spices and be generous.

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   I suggest bay, marjoram, savory, rosemary, salt and pepper.

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   Bring it to a boil, turn it down and let it simmer for hours.

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   When cool, clean your hands and reach right into the pot.

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   Find and remove all of the bones, cartilage and fatty parts.

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   You now have a wonderful turkey stock base with lots of good meat.

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    Freeze most of it in 1 and 2 cup containers.

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    You will love it later.

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    Now for the recipe --

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    Place the ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil and simmer until done.

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    This is guaranteed to be a smash hit with small children.

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    With the containers in the freezer, you now have numerous quick meals or tasty side dishes ready for last minute prep.

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    Time does not include carcass cooking.

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