Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Turkey Stock

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion chopped
2 bay leaves
1 c. dry white wine
7 c. canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
giblets from 1 turkey, excluding liver, rinsed
2 stalks celery with leaves
1 turkey neck cut into 2-inch pieces
5 fresh sprigs parsley
6 whole peppercorns


Preparation

Warm the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
Add the turkey neck and giblets, and cook until browned on all sides, about eight minutes.
Add the onion and celery and cook until brown, about 15 minutes.
Add the wine and water and bring to a simmer. Skim any foam from the surface.
Add peppercorns, bay leaves and parsley. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for two hours.
Strain the stock into a bowl and throw away the solids.
Refrigerate stock in an airtight container.
Lift fat off surface of stock when ready to use.

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