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Homemade Turkey Stock

Use Thanksgiving leftovers to make this delicious and healthy homemade turkey stock to use in countless other recipes.
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glass jars full of broth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours

Equipment

  • Stock pot

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass
  • 1 onion
  • 5 carrots
  • 5 celery sticks
  • 1 leek
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • thyme and parsley sprigs

Instructions

  • Place turkey carcass in large stock pot.
  • Roughly cut up the onion, carrots, celery, and leek and add to the pot.
  • Toss in the apple cider vinegar, herbs and salt, if desired.
  • Fill pot within a few inches of the top with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 8 hours.
  • Allow to cool then pour into quart or half gallon glass jars.
  • Freeze or pressure can according to manufacturer's instructions.