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Turkey Bone Broth

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This homemade Turkey Bone Broth is the perfect way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers and create a flavorful base for soups, stews, or gravies. It’s rich, nourishing, and full of savory depth.

Ingredients

1 (12-15 pound) turkey carcass, picked over

Turkey neck (if you have it)

Giblets (if you have them)

Leftover turkey drippings (if you have them)

1 onion, peeled and quartered

4 cloves garlic, smashed

2 large carrots, scrubbed or peeled, chopped into thirds

About 1/3 of a head of celery, leaves included

1 large bunch of parsley, roughly torn or chopped

½ bunch sage, roughly torn or chopped

3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary

5 sprigs thyme

3 bay leaves

8–10 whole peppercorns

About 4 quarts of water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the turkey bones: Place the turkey carcass into a large stock pot (at least 6-quart capacity) along with the neck and giblets, if available. Add any leftover turkey skin and drippings for extra flavor.
  2. Add vegetables and herbs: Add the onion, carrots, garlic, celery, and herbs to the pot. Tear up the herbs slightly to release their flavors. Add bay leaves and peppercorns.
  3. Cover with water: Pour about 4 quarts of water into the pot, enough to mostly submerge the turkey and vegetables.
  4. Bring to a boil and simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2-4 hours, checking occasionally, and add more water as needed to keep it covered.
  5. Strain the broth: After 2-4 hours, strain the broth through a colander into a large bowl to remove the bones and vegetables.
  6. Cool and store: Let the broth cool slightly, then refrigerate to remove excess fat using a fat separator. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can use vegetable scraps and broth instead of turkey bones.

For added heat, you can include dried chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper in the simmering broth.

Adjust the herbs to your preference. Basil or thyme can be used instead of sage.

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