Easy Turkey Broth Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to can homemade turkey stock? ›

Pour into stockpot. Add enough water to just barely cover all the solids in the pot, set over medium-high heat, and bring to a bare simmer. Lower heat to maintain a bare simmer and cook, occasionally skimming fat and scum from surface, until stock has reduced slightly and is deep and rich, 2 to 3 hours.

Storage: Store turkey broth in the refrigerator and use within 4 days. Freezer: Divide the broth into freezer-safe containers (I like to use 16-ounce glass jars) and leave 1/2-inch head space for expansion. Label and date, then freeze for up to 3 months.

After 30 minutes, you can add a bit more water if a lot has evaporated. Cover and let the stock simmer for about 2 to 2.5 hours, checking on it and stirring occasionally. After 2.5 hours, turn off the heat. I remove the large wings and vegetables that are still in the stock with kitchen tongs for ease.

I add a little vinegar to my stocks to help pull the minerals from the bones, creating a nutrient-rich stock. Place all of the ingredients into a very large stainless steel pot, at least 12-quart, if not larger. You will want to add enough water to just cover the turkey and vegetables.

Stock, whether homemade or store-bought, is considered healthier because it's inherently higher in protein and usually contains less sodium per serving than broth.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until reduced by 1/3 or 1/2, leaving you with 6-8 cups of bone broth. The more it reduces, the more intense the flavor becomes and the more collagen is extracted. We find 12 hours to be the perfect cook time.

To make homemade chicken stock, place chicken bones, vegetables, herbs and spices into a large pot. Cover with cold water then simmer for about 3 hours. Let it cool, then skim the fat. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Let the stock cook, uncovered or partially covered, at a low simmer for 3-4 hours. If any scum or foam appears on the surface of the stock as it cooks, use a large spoon to skim it away and discard. Add a little more water to the pot if needed as liquid evaporates.

Stock is generally made from bones, and broth is generally made from flesh. In both cases, they are often supported with aromatic vegetables, but in the case of stock, left unseasoned for maximum flexibility in recipes, whereas broth will usually contain at least salt and pepper.

Is homemade turkey broth good for you? ›

It's great for moistening leftovers and even mixing baby cereal. The collagen in homemade broth is so good for you along with all the vitamins from the fresh vegetables that are going into it. Also, even though I add salt, it has a considerably lower amount of salt than commercial broths.

It turns out, if your turkey stock turns into a jelly-like consistency after it's been cooled, you've made your stock perfectly. The bones (especially the wings) have collagen inside of them, and when you simmer them for a long time, it breaks down into gelatin and makes a very rich and delicious stock.

Is Broth Different from Stock? There is one major difference between broth and stock: Broth is made from meat and vegetables, but stock is made with bones. While both are flavorful, broth tends to be thinner. It's cooked for less time, and it doesn't contain stock's thick, viscous texture.

Stock should always be started with cold water and cooked, uncovered, at a simmer, without ever coming to a full boil. If the stock does boil, some of the fat will emulsify into the liquid, which can make it cloudy. Another reason for cloudiness is that the stock wasn't strained well or at all.

While we generally use the terms interchangeably, turkey stock is cooked with only bones for a longer time. It becomes jelly-like when cooled because of the collagen-packed bone marrow that is extracted during the longer cooking process. Don't worry, it becomes liquid again when heated.

HERE'S HOW I DO IT. I fill my pressure canner with 2.5 quarts of water and add 3 tablespoons of vinegar. The vinegar prevents discoloration of your canner. Fill the warm jars with the warm stock, leaving 1 inch of head space in the jar.

Canning turkey stock is one of the easiest ways to “save-for-later” the flavor and nutrients of your home-cooked turkey dinner. Warm up those winter nights with recipes using your homemade turkey stock. It's great for making soups, cooking noodles or rice, or enhancing any poultry dish.

Put lids on, put in pressure canner. Processing pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet.) Processing time: half-litre (1 US pint) jars for 20 minutes. OR 1 litre (1 US quart) jars for 25 minutes.

Preserving turkey stock

If freezing the stock in storage bags, it is best to lay the bags on a cookie sheet and freeze flat for easy storage. For a longer shelf life, consider pressure canning your stock which will preserve the delicious turkey stock for up to 12 months in your pantry.