Kittencal's Homemade Deep Rich Turkey Stock/broth

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 large turkey carcass (with some meat left on if possible)
• 2 medium onions, quartered
• 1 large celery rib, coarsley chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled
• 4 quarts cold water (or use enough water to cover)
• 1 large bulb of garlic (separated into whole cloves, can omit if desired)
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 large bay leaf
• salt (optional and to taste)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 break up the carcass into smaller pieces then place on a greased baking sheet along with the onions, celery, and carrots,.
• 3 roast for about 40 minutes turning once through cooking time.
• 4 place the bones and vegetables in a large stock pot along with the garlic cloves, peppercorns and bay leaf (you do not have to peel the cloves).
• 5 pour the water over; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 6 reduce heat to low then cover and simmer for about 3-1/2 hours.
• 7 carefully strain through a sieve over a large bowl and discard the solids.
• 8 cool to room temperature then refrigerate overnight.
• 9 the following day skim any excess fat from the top of the broth.
• 10 refrigerate for up to 3 days or separate into plastic containers and freeze for up to 6 months.