Rich Turkey Stock

Ingredients

• 7 lbs turkey parts, such as wings, thighs and drumsticks
• 4 quarts water
• 1 large onion, thickly sliced
• 1 large carrot, thickly sliced
• 1 large celery rib, thickly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F

2. 2

   In a large roasting pan, roast the turkey parts for 1 1/2 hours, or until well browned and transfer to a large pot.

3. 3

   Set the roasting pan over 2 burners. Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Add the liquid to the pot.

4. 4

   Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt and several pinches of pepper to the pot along with the remaining 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderately low, cover partially and simmer the stock for about 2 1/2 hours. Strain the stock and skim the fat before using or freezing.