Kittencals Homemade Deep Rich Turkey Stockbroth Recipes

KITTENCAL'S HOMEMADE DEEP RICH TURKEY STOCK/BROTH

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break up the carcass into smaller pieces then place on a greased baking sheet along with the onions, celery, and carrots,.
• Roast for about 40 minutes turning once through cooking time.
• Place the bones and vegetables in a large stock pot along with the garlic cloves, peppercorns and bay leaf (you do not have to peel the cloves).
• Pour the water over; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low then cover and simmer for about 3-1/2 hours.
• Carefully strain through a sieve over a large bowl and discard the solids.
• Cool to room temperature then refrigerate overnight.
• The following day skim any excess fat from the top of the broth.
• Refrigerate for up to 3 days or separate into plastic containers and freeze for up to 6 months.

HOMEMADE TURKEY STOCK

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours., Discard turkey carcass. Cool broth 1 hour. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard vegetables and herbs. If using immediately, skim fat from broth; or refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, then remove fat from surface. Broth can be frozen up to 2-3 months.

RICH TURKEY STOCK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• In a large roasting pan, roast the turkey parts for 1 1/2 hours, or until well browned and transfer to a large pot.
• 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.
• 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.

KITTENCAL'S EASY NO-FAIL MAKE ANYTIME TURKEY GRAVY

Steps:

• Drain the pan drippings for the roasted turkey through a fine strainer.
• Let sit and then remove any fat from the top of the drippings.
• Add in chicken broth or water to make 4 cups if necessary.
• In a medium saucepan, melt margarine or butter.
• Add in lots of black pepper.
• Add in 1/2 cup flour plus 3 tablespoons; constantly whisk for about 3 minutes over low heat.
• Slowly add in the 4 cups turkey broth/drippings; whisk constantly over medium-low heat until bubbly and thickened (about 3 minutes).
• Use right away or keep warm over lowest heat setting, whisk again before serving.
• **OPTIONS** to make this gravy using all chicken broth prepare as directed using 4 cups low sodium chicken broth and 1 tablespoon chicken boullion powder ---- or you may add in low sodium chicken broth omitting bouillon powder to pan drippings to make up 4 cups.

KITTENCAL'S PERFECT ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY (GREAT FOR BEGINNERS)

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F, convection oven heat set to 320 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to lowest position.
• Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity.
• Rinse the turkey well with cold water inside and out then pat dry with a paper towel.
• Place the turkey on a rack on a roasting pan.
• In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with oil (I also like to add in 1 teaspoon garlic powder with the oil/butter mixture if you are a garlic-lover then use it).
• Fill the inside cavity loosley with prepared stuffing (if you are not using stuffing then tie the legs together with cotton butchers twine).
• Using clean hands rub the outside of the turkey with the oil/butter/garlic mixture.
• Season the turkey all over with salt and lots fresh ground black pepper.
• If you are NOT stuffing the bird place breast-side down on the rack, if stuffing leave breast-side up.
• Place/tent a large piece of heavy foil over the turkey.
• Place the pan in the oven, then pour about 4-5 cups chicken broth in the pan.
• Keep basting the turkey about every 30-40 minutes with the pan juices on the bottom of the pan (removing the foil and re-tenting every time you baste).
• If you see the juices starting to evaporate then add in more broth to the pan about 2 cups at a time.
• After about 2-1/2 hours of cooking time remove the foil.
• Keep roasting (325 degrees F) until the internal thermometer reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
• The total cooking time for this 18-pound stuffed bird should be about 4 hours.
• Transfer the cooked turkey to a large serving platter, cover loosley with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving (DO NOT slice the turkey before 30 minutes or all juices will flow out of the bird!).
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• **NOTE** cooking times for whole turkeys cooked at 325 degrees are as follows.
• For an 8-12 pound turkey, roast for 2-3/4 to 3 hours.
• For a 12-14 pound turkey, roast for 3 to 3-3/4 hours.
• For a 14-18 pound turkey, roast for 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours.
• For an 18-20 pound turkey, roast for 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 hours.

KITTENCAL'S BEST CHICKEN STOCK/BROTH (CROCK POT OPTION)

Steps:

• Place the chicken pieces and/or carcass (or the turkey carcass) in an extra large stock pot, along with all remaining ingredients.
• Fill with cold water to cover ingredients, and up to almost three quarters of the stock pot.
• Place on stove element; cover and bring to a full boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer and remove any fat or scum that is floating on top of the water.
• At this point you can transfer to a crockpot.
• Simmer covered with a lid on low heat for about 4-5 hours for stove top (or 9-12 hours on LOW setting for a crockpot).
• Adjust salt to suit taste.
• After the 5-6 hours of simmering time turn off heat and allow the pot to sit until room temperature with all ingredients still in the pot, DO NOT REMOVE BONES OR VEGGIES.
• Transfer the pot to the fridge (with all ingredients still in it) and chill overnight.
• THE FOLLOWING DAY: Remove the pot from the fridge (mixture will be a jelly consistency).
• Remove any fat that has gathered on top.
• Heat again until just to a liquid (this will make it easier to strain).
• Remove all chicken pieces and strain in a large strainer, if desired you may strain again in a cheesecloth, but it is not necessary.
• Let cool completely and freeze in containers.

CROCK POT CHICKEN OR TURKEY STOCK

Steps:

• Preheat the crock-pot on high.
• Try breaking up the bones as small as possible, place with all the other ingredients in the crock-pot.
• Cover with as much boiling water your crock-pot can take, I can add approx 6 cups of water.
• Switch to LOW and cook for 12 or up to 24 hours.
• Strain, cool, skim of the fat, use the stock or freeze.
• If there is any meat on the bones, remove it and use for the soup or other dishes, it will be also good for a ragout.
• Enjoy!