Every time we cook a turkey we use the frame to make broth. This Thanksgiving we were given the best leftovers of all - the turkey bones! We stuck it all in the freezer until we had time to make it. This morning I put 3 carrots, 3 stalks of celery, 3 onions and 5 cloves of garlic into a large stock pot.
Next the turkey frame goes in.
We made a big batch and added 24 cups of water.
Brought it to a boil, then turned the heat down to low and let it simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours. I let it cool then pulled the bones out and strained the vegetables out. We ended up with 22 cups of stock. I put into quart bags to freeze, 2 cups per bag, which works well with most recipes.
It's amazing how good soup will turn out when you use this, it definitely takes it to the next level flavor wise. I substitute it in for any recipe that uses chicken broth. I especially love it in corn chowder.
2 comments:
two things, 1. jealous of your turkey broth I am probably going to have to copy you with our Christmas turkey, 2. I appreciate your use of the word "frame" I have never heard this before, it is so much nicer than carcass!
It's so good, you have to try this. We're cookin' up a turkey this weekend - yum more broth!
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