Description

This turkey broth recipe (Amber Stock with Herb Greens) delivers incredible flavor and a beautiful golden hue, perfect for deeply nourishing homemade stock for soups, gravies, and stews. It’s a simple, generations-old method for nutritious, hearty meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 turkey carcass or bones (about 2–3 lbs)
2 medium onions, roughly chopped (or 1 large leek, white and light green parts)
3 medium carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
4–5 fresh garlic cloves, smashed
1 large bunch fresh parsley (about 0.5 cup) and 4-5 thyme sprigs
2–3 dried bay leaves
1 Tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
12–16 cups cold water

Instructions

Roast Bones: Place turkey bones on a large baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned.
Combine All Ingredients: Transfer roasted (or unroasted) bones to a large 8-quart stock pot. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, herb greens, peppercorns, and apple cider vinegar.
Cover with Water: Pour enough cold water to fully cover all ingredients by about an inch.
Simmer Gently: Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Skim off any foam or impurities. Simmer for 4-6 hours (up to 8 hours) for maximum flavor extraction.
Strain and Cool: Remove the pot from heat. Carefully strain the hot broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container. Discard all solids. Allow the broth to cool completely before storing.
Chill and Store: Once cooled, refrigerate the stock in airtight containers. Any fat will rise and solidify, which can be easily skimmed off.

Notes

Allow the broth to cool completely before storing to prevent spoilage. You can make a double batch and freeze half for quick weeknight meals. For low-sodium stock, control added salt during cooking and add salt later to individual dishes to taste.

Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Broth
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
Calories: 20 calories
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 20 mg
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg

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