CLASSIC TURKEY STOCK

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To make the most of the turkey's giblets and neck, we first brown them to give the resulting stock (and later, gravy) depth of flavor.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Yield Makes 4 to 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Neck and giblets (excluding liver) from a turkey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, quartered
10 cups water
1 celery rib, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
Greens from 1 leek (optional), coarsely chopped
3 parsley sprigs
3 thyme sprigs
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

Steps:

  • Pat neck and giblets dry, then cut neck into pieces with a large knife.
  • Heat oil in a 4-to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook neck, giblets, and onion, turning occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, then simmer, partially covered, skimming any froth, 2 hours.
  • Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. If more than 5 cups, boil to reduce.

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