Leftover T-Day Turkey Stock

This stock lets you put leftover Thanksgiving turkey to good use by simmering the leftover carcass with herbs and vegetables until rich in flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 436 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 carrot, chopped
• 1 head garlic, halved lengthwise
• 2 pounds leftover turkey carcass, or as needed
• 4 quarts water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in hot oil until slightly softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add turkey carcass, bay leaves, salt, peppercorns, rosemary, and dried sage. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Pour in enough water to cover turkey and vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, skimming fat occasionally, until flavors are blended, 4 to 5 hours. Strain stock into a container and discard carcass and vegetables.