Turkey Stock
Expertly prepared wild turkey recipe

Turkey Stock

Wild Turkey Recipe

4.1(141)

1Setup & Prepare

About This Recipe

Roasted turkey bones are simmered with aromatic vegetables for hours to create rich, gelatinous stock perfect for soups, gravies, and cooking. This foundational preparation maximizes the use of every part of the turkey while creating liquid gold for countless future recipes.

2Ingredients

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16 ingredients total13 with images9 with substitutions

3Cooking Instructions

  1. Bone Roasting:

    • Roast bones at 425°F for 45 minutes
    • Add vegetables, roast 20 minutes more
    • Bones should be deep golden brown
  2. Pot Assembly:

    • Transfer everything to large stock pot
    • Deglaze roasting pan with water, scrape up bits
    • Add to pot with seasonings
  3. Water Addition:

    • Cover bones by 2 inches with cold water
    • Bring to gentle simmer, never boil
    • Skim foam regularly first hour
  4. Long Simmer:

    • Simmer 6-8 hours, skimming as needed
    • Add water as needed to maintain level
    • Strain through fine-mesh strainer

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