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Day-After Turkey Stock

By Sam Sifton
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Day-After Turkey StockZach DeSart

You can use rich stock, made from the turkey carcass, for risotto or soup of the long weekend, or freeze it for the new year.—M-F.H.

Ingredients

3 chopped celery stalks
1 chopped onion
1 turkey carcass (broken into pieces), and water to cover (12-14 cups)

Preparation

  1. Combine 3 chopped celery stalks, 1 chopped onion, 1 turkey carcass (broken into pieces), and water to cover (12-14 cups) in a stockpot. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broth is reduced by 1/3, about 3 1/2 hours. Strain; discard solids. Let cool; cover and chill. DO AHEAD Stock will keep chilled for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

TagsStockTurkeyPoultryNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeMake AheadEasySimmerThanksgivingFallBon Appétit

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