Turkey Broth
The best way to use up holiday turkey leftovers! Turkey Broth made from leftover Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey. A tasty turkey stock full of nutrients and full of flavor. Perfect for freezing for future recipes!
Servings 4 litres
Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass
- 4 litres of water
- 1 onion chopped in half
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 carrot chopped in half
- 10 peppercorns
- 2 sprigs of parsley and thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the turkey carcass in a large stockpot or dutch oven. Break down the carcass if necessary to fit into the pot.
- Add onions (including peels), garlic, celery, carrot, bay leaf, peppercorns and fresh herbs.
- Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for minimum 4 hours. The longer the better flavor, even up to 10 hours
- Remove any large pieces of turkey and strain the broth with a colander over a bowl. For a clearer broth, strain a second time through a cheesecloth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Keep broth refrigerated until ready to use.