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Turkey Stock

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

Neck (halved), gizzard and heart from one 26-pound turkey
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, peeled, chopped
4 large fresh parsley sprigs
12 whole black peppercorns

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until gizzard is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Strain stock into medium bowl. Transfer neck, gizzard, and heart to bowl; cool. Trim meat from neck. Chop neck meat, gizzard, and heart. Transfer to small bowl; reserve for gravy. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover stock and giblets separately; chill.)

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