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    Turkey Stock Recipe

    Published: Nov 27, 2018 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by Sarah Mock As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    The perfect way to get the most out of your roasted Thanksgiving turkey is to make homemade turkey stock. Follow these easy instructions for making turkey stock from turkey carcass at home. You may never buy stock in a box again!

    full flavor turkey stock in a glass canning jar.

    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 stock or vegetable stock is very similar to making turkey stock.

    How to make stock from turkey carcass.

    1. Start with a well-picked turkey carcass. Use the extra roasted turkey meat to make turkey poutine!
    2. Place the carcass in a large stockpot.
    3. Add onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, tomato paste, and thyme to the stockpot.
    4. Add enough water to cover the turkey.
    5. Bring to a simmer and reduce by 25%.
    6. Cool completely.
    7. Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
    turkey stock ingredient in a large stock pot

    Turkey Stock Ingredients:

    • 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

    How To Make Turkey Stock:

    1. Place all ingredients in a large stock pot.
    2. Make sure the water covers all ingredients completely.
    3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
    4. 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.
    5. Strain the stock through a mesh colander and discard the carcass, vegetables and herbs.
    6. Cool quickly by placing the stock filled container in an ice water bath.
    homemade turkey stock in a quart canning jar

    How to freeze stock

    1. Cool the stock completely.
    2. Skim the fat from the top, if desired.
    3. Pour into freezer safe canning jars, leaving ½" space at the top to allow for expansion.
    4. Close with a fresh lid and ring.
    5. Freeze.
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    What is the difference between turkey stock and turkey broth?

    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.

    How long do you cook turkey stock?

    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.

    Can you can turkey stock?

    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.

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    Homemade Turkey Stock

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    The perfect way to get the most out of your roasted Thanksgiving turkey is to make homemade turkey stock. Follow these easy instructions for making turkey stock from turkey carcass at home. You may never buy turkey stock in a box again!
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    There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!

    Prep time for the recipePrep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook time for the recipeCook Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Cool TimeAdditional Time 45 minutes mins
    total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
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    Course Soup, Turkey Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Makes 8 quarts
    Per Serving 49 kcal

    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.

    Notes

    How to freeze turkey stock

    1. Cool the stock completely.
    2. Skim the fat from the top, if desired.
    3. Pour into freezer safe canning jars, leaving ½" space at the top to allow for expansion.
    4. Close with a fresh lid and ring.
    5. Freeze.
    What is the difference between turkey stock and turkey broth?
    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.
    How long do you cook turkey stock?
    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.
    Can you can turkey stock?
    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1quartCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 66mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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    published November 27, 2018

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