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How to Make Turkey Stock
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How to Make Turkey Stock

Don't waste the turkey carcass instead boil it down and learn how to make the most delicious and flavorful turkey stock!
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 9kcal
Author Katie

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass for the purpose of this recipe I used a 6.5lb turkey breast
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 3 stalks celery sliced in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 onion quartered
  • ½ cup of sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 bunch Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 8 Sage leaves on stem
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 cups water

Instructions

  • Place the turkey carcass, veggies, herbs, and salt and pepper in a large stock pot. Pour 16 cups of water into the stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil on high for about 10 minutes then reduce to low and let simmer for 2 hours (or longer).
  • Strain the stock over a mesh strainer into a large bowl. Use stock immediately or freeze for another day.

Notes

Use this stock in soups or as the base for gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1482IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg