Dove Stock

1. Bone Preparation:

   • Roast carcasses at 425°F for 30 minutes
   • Color: Golden brown, not black
   • Small bones brown quickly

2. Aromatics Addition:

   • Add vegetables to roasting pan
   • Timing: Last 15 minutes of roasting
   • Caramelized vegetables add depth

3. Stock Making:

   • Transfer to stock pot
   • Cover with cold water by 2 inches
   • Gentle simmer: Never boil vigorously

4. Short Cooking Time:

   • Simmer only 3-4 hours total
   • Small bones: Extract quickly, over-cooking creates muddy flavor
   • Strain through fine-mesh strainer

Uses: Intensely flavored base for soups, sauces, reductions Concentration: Very rich, may need diluting