The perfect way to get the most out of your roasted Thanksgiving turkey is to make homemade turkey stock. Follow these easy instructions to make stock from holiday turkey carcass at home. You may never buy stock in a box again!
If you have never made your own Thanksgiving turkey I can walk you through the entire process. From making a turkey brine mix, to how to perfectly roast a whole turkey, or try your hand at making a sous vide turkey breast and I will walk you through step my step instructions on how to carve a turkey breast. Making chicken broth or vegetable stock is very similar to turkey stock. You can check the step-by-step guide or recipe card below.
Homemade Turkey Broth Recipe Includes:
Making a turkey stock recipe is beneficial because the collagen-rich broth, made from simmering the bones, promotes gut wellness and adds nutrients when incorporated into a soup recipe. The collagen in the turkey broth contributes to digestive well-being and adds depth of flavor.
- turkey carcass
- onions cut in to quarters
- carrots (use leftover carrots from the vegetable tray from Thanksgiving dinner!)
- celery (use leftover celery from the vegetable tray from Thanksgiving dinner!)
- bay leaves
- peppercorns, whole
- tomato paste
- thyme (optional)
- Water to cover the ingredients
Can I use bones only to make this turkey stock?
Yes, you can use turkey bones, which is made by simmering them and enhancing the flavor with herbs and spices; remember to strain the homemade turkey bone broth before use.
How to make homemade turkey stock from turkey carcass.
- Start with a well-picked turkey carcass. Use the extra roasted turkey meat to make turkey poutine!
- Place the carcass in a large stockpot.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, tomato paste, and thyme to the stockpot.
- Add enough water to cover the turkey.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce by 25%.
- Cool completely.
- Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
How to freeze turkey bone broth
- Cool the homemade broth completely.
- Skim the fat from the top, if desired.
- Pour into freezer safe canning jars or mason jars, leaving ½" space at the top to allow for expansion.
- Close with a fresh lid and ring.
- Put the stock in the refrigerator and freeze.
How can I make turkey gravy using a turkey bone broth recipe?
To make turkey gravy using a turkey bone broth recipe, combine the broth with apple cider vinegar on the stovetop and simmer. You can also pressure cook the turkey bone broth with drippings, flour, and seasonings.
How can I use turkey bone broth in my recipes?
To make turkey bone broth more exciting, incorporate a variety of vegetables into the broth, enhancing its flavor profile. Use the flavorful turkey bone broth as a base for rice soup or pour the stock into various recipes to make them richn.
More turkey recipes:
- Spatchcock Turkey
- Thanksgiving Poutine
- Thanksgiving Turkey Egg Rolls
- Juicy Turkey Recipe
- How to thaw a frozen turkey
- How to carve a turkey breast
The difference between turkey stock and turkey broth is small but mighty. Turkey stock uses a turkey carcass, vegetables, and additional herbs to make a flavorful stock. Whereas turkey broth does not have the additional herbs can be made with turkey meat in place of a turkey carcass.
My answer to how long do you cook turkey stock is.... it depends! Your favorite answer, right? I say let it simmer, not boil until the stock has been reduced by at least 25%. Depending on the amount of stock you are making this can take anywhere from 3-12 hours. The longer you reduce to stock, the more intense flavor it will take on.
The short answer is that you can NOT use the water bath canning method to can turkey stock. The only way you are able to can stock is to use a pressure canner. Water bath canning is not an option for meat stocks. Find more information on pressure canning see what the national center for food preservation has to say.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass
- 3 onions cut in to quarters
- 2 Cup Carrots
- 2 Cups celery
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 1 Teaspoon peppercorns whole
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste Read how to make your own tomato paste in this post.
- 2 sprigs of thyme optional
- Water to cover the ingredients
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large stock pot.
- Make sure the water covers all ingredients completely.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for a minimum of three hours or until the stock has been reduced by 25%. The longer you simmer the more depth of flavor you will achieve.
- Strain the stock through a mesh colander and discard the carcass, vegetables and herbs.
- Cool quickly by placing the stock filled container in an ice water bath.
Nutrition
Notes
How to freeze turkey stock
- Cool the stock completely.
- Skim the fat from the top, if desired.
- Pour into freezer safe canning jars, leaving ½" space at the top to allow for expansion.
- Close with a fresh lid and ring.
- Freeze.
published November 27, 2018
I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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