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Sarah Mock· November 27, 2018 · Last Modified: February 25, 2021

Turkey Stock Recipe. Made from the turkey carcass.

Canning Recipes, Soup, Thanksgiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes

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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 1/2″ 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

Sarah Mock
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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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 40 mins
Additional Time 45 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
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Course Soup, Turkey Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 quarts
Calories 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 1/2″ 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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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 12 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

    published November 27, 2018

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