Brown Turkey Stock

Name: Brown Turkey Stock
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 3 1/4 hours
Yield: Makes 6 cups
Ingredients: 3 pounds turkey parts, such as necks, drumsticks, and wings, preferably cut up; 2 medium onions, unpeeled but trimmed, and each cut into 4 wedges; 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 carrots, halved crosswise; 2 1/2 quarts (10 cups) water; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 6 black peppercorns; Salt

By Kemp Minifie

November 28, 2011

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A spectacular gravy begins with pan drippings, but the true flavor base comes from a good stock. The real selling point of this stock is that you can make it way in advance of Thanksgiving. And any leftovers of the stock will enhance the soups and sauces that follow the big feast.

Cooks' Notes:

•Stock can be made 4 days ahead. Cool uncovered before chilling, covered in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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