Game Bird Stock

By phototex

Make it with the bones of the bird that is being used in the recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 to 5 pounds wings, backs, necks, and trimmings of game bird
• 1 large bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 2 whole cloves
• 6 black peppercorns
• 4 quarts water

Preparation

Step 1

In a heavy-bottomed stockpot, saute onions, carrots, and celery in butter until they just begin to turn brown.
Add bones, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, cloves, peppercorns, and water and heat until it just starts to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer slowly, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours, skimming any scum that rises to the surface.
When stock is reduced and full of flavor, strain carefully, let cool, and store.