Description
This Smoked Turkey Broth recipe transforms a leftover smoked turkey carcass into a rich, flavorful homemade broth using a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect as a base for soups, stews, or gravies, this broth simmers slowly to extract maximum taste and depth.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 4 yellow onions, quartered
- 6 large carrots, ends chopped off and coarsely chopped
- 6 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
Broth Base
- 1 smoked turkey carcass (skin peeled off)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon savoury
- 1 tablespoon minced dehydrated garlic
- 10 bay leaves
- Water, enough to cover turkey bones in stockpot
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Quarter the onions and chop off the ends of the carrots and celery stalks, then coarsely chop them into manageable pieces for simmering.
- Add Vegetables to Stockpot: Place all prepared vegetables into a large stockpot, creating a flavorful base for the broth.
- Prepare Turkey Carcass: Spread the smoked turkey carcass on a cutting board and carefully peel off any remaining skin. Add the carcass to the stockpot with the vegetables.
- Add Seasonings and Water: Pour water into the stockpot until the turkey bones are fully submerged. Add the whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, savoury, and minced dehydrated garlic. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Simmer the Broth: Cover the stockpot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Simmer the broth covered for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours, then uncover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Cool and Strain: After cooking, allow the broth to cool for about 30 minutes. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into storage containers, discarding solids. The broth is now ready to use or store.
Notes
- For a clearer broth, strain twice or use cheesecloth.
- Cool broth completely before refrigerating or freezing.
- Use leftover smoked turkey broth to enhance soups, gravies, and casseroles.
- Adjust seasoning after straining if needed.
- Broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Broth
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smoked turkey broth, homemade broth, turkey stock, turkey carcass broth, savory broth recipe, stockpot broth, low fat broth
