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Turkey Stock

Makesabout 5 cups
  • Active Time:10 min
  • Start to Finish:2 1/4 hr
November 2003
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth (16 fl oz)
  • Neck and giblets (excluding liver) from turkey
  • 1 onion, peeled and stuck with 2 whole cloves
  • 1 (3-inch) piece celery
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
  • 2 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
  • 2 fresh marjoram sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
  • 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
  • 5 whole black peppercorns
  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, skimming froth, then reduce heat and gently simmer, partially covered, until reduced to about 5 cups, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Pour stock through a large sieve into a bowl and discard solids.
Cooks' note: Stock can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.
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