Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving Leftovers?

We all know what we can do with leftover turkey; sandwiches, casseroles, biscuits and gravy. Just google 'turkey leftovers' and you will see lists and lists of recipes, but did you know you can also use the carcass? That's right! You can make your own turkey stock!

Just put all the bones, drippings, skin, left over meat, carrots, onions or other vegetables in a large pot. You can also throw in onion peels, celery leaves, carrot peelings, really any vegetable cut aways you have left over. Add salt and pepper and your favorite herbs or seasonings and cover with water. Bring the pot to boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4-6 hours. Keep adding water to cover the contents.

After boiling you will want to drain the liquid through a sieve and/or cheesecloth. At this point, you can either pour liquid into freezer containers or bags, can it, or refrigerate to use soon or you can add liquid back to the pot and boil a little more to make it more concentrate and then use whatever storing method you prefer.

Not only is it a great way to squeeze every penny out of your turkey and veggies, and reduce waste, but you can fill your pantry and it also tastes wonderful in any of your dishes or soups!




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