Homemade Turkey Stock is easy to make and has much more flavour and goodness than canned broth from your local grocery store. AND you control the amount of salt added.
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This turkey stock will contain lots of easily digestible nutrients because bones are packed full of vitamins, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. As well, bone marrow can be rich in iron, vitamins A and K.
The carcass’s connective tissue is filled with collagen that will be pulled into the broth when gently boiled. This beneficial collagen, found within the bones and other parts of the turkey, is the protein that creates gelatin when it is cooked. Collagen provides several amino acids and can be beneficial to joint health.
Once the broth is ready, make up some soup with the leftover meats and add vegetables of your choice. Or freeze what you don’t use right away for future recipes. You’ll never just toss the bones again after trying this easy homemade turkey stock recipe.
Ingredients:
- Leftover turkey bones
- Medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stock, chopped
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Water (enough to cover the bones & vegetables)
- Bouquet Garni*
*Bouquet Garni (in a spice bag combine 4 sprigs of parsley, 1 bay leaf, 5 peppercorns, 1 sprig of fresh thyme or 1 ½ tsp. dried thyme)
Directions:
- Place all leftover bones in large pot. Add vegetables. Place bag of spices into pot & cover all with water (about 12-16 cups)
- Cover & bring to a boil, then turn heat down to simmer. Cook for 2-3 hours. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain broth into a container and refrigerate. Scrape off any fat that rises to the top.
- Divide between containers and freeze for use in later recipes or for Turkey soup.
