Slow Cooker Turkey Broth from Carcass

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Don't throw out that Thanksgiving turkey carcass! It makes wonderful a wonderful turkey stock that you can use in a variety of recipes. It also freezes well.

serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

1 review

ingredients

1 turkey carcass
2 stalks celery, coarsely sliced with leaves
2 carrots, cut in chunks
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
3 quarts water

directions

Remove the bulk of the meat from the carcass to use for sandwiches or in casseroles. Cut or break the carcass as needed to fit in the crock pot. If you reserved the neck you can add that as well. Do not add any giblets.

Add the remaining ingredients. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 18-24 hours.

Let cool slightly then strain the liquid through a fine sieve or through several layers of cheesecloth. Discard the vegetables and seasonings.

Pick off any meat remaining on the bones and add to the broth or reserve for another use.

The broth can be frozen for 3-4 months.

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

427 calories, 17 grams fat, 2 grams carbohydrates, 63 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

Mary1814 REVIEW:
October 19, 2013

Good basic recipe for turkey broth. I added in all the natural juices from when I baked the turkey, which I think helped in a better bodied broth. This freezes well.

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