Rescued Turkey Stock

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 5

Rescued turkey stock recipe to use up leftover turkey carcass

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 turkey carcass ( see first two lines of directions )
	16 cups cold water
	2 large celery ribs , sliced
	2 large carrots , scraped and sliced
	2 onions , quartered ( do NOT peel )
	10 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley ( or more , if you wish )
	1 tablespoon peppercorn
	2 teaspoons dried thyme

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Rescued turkey stock is a simple and flavorful recipe that makes use of the leftover turkey carcass after the holidays, reducing waste and saving money. Homemade turkey stock is rich in nutrients and can be used as a base for many recipes, including soups, stews, and gravies. This recipe requires a few hours of simmering and some basic ingredients, including celery, carrots, onions, parsley, peppercorns, and dried thyme. The resulting stock is flavorful and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for future use.

Instructions

1.	Take the turkey carcass and place it in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2.	Add cold water to the pot or Dutch oven until the turkey carcass is covered by about 2 inches of water.
3.	Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the stock simmer gently for at least 3 hours.
4.	Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface of the stock with a spoon or skimmer.
5.	After 3 hours, add the sliced celery, scraped and sliced carrots, quartered onions (do NOT peel), fresh flat leaf parsley, peppercorns, and dried thyme to the pot or Dutch oven.
6.	Simmer the stock for another hour, until the vegetables are tender and the stock is flavorful.
7.	Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot.

PROS

This recipe allows you to use up the leftover turkey carcass after Thanksgiving or other holidays, reducing waste and saving money.

Homemade turkey stock can be used as a base for soups, stews, and gravies, adding flavor and nutrition to your dishes.

CONS

Making homemade stock can take several hours, so this recipe requires some time and effort.
Additionally, it may not be possible to make this recipe without a large pot or Dutch oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey stock is rich in gelatin, collagen, and amino acids, which support joint health, digestion, and immune function.
Additionally, turkey stock is low in calories, fat, and sugar, making it a healthy base for many recipes. The carrots in this recipe are high in vitamin A, and the parsley may aid in digestion and reduce inflammation.