Homemade Turkey Stock

A do-ahead recipe for perfect gravy

This homemake turkey stock will help you complement your Holiday meal. This simple recipe with carrots, celery, onions and turkey parts makes it easy to make delicious gravy.

1. Remove the turkey parts including the neck and giblets from then inside of the turkey.
2. Rinse and sprinkle with salt.
3. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over high heat and sear the pieces 2 to 3 minutes, turning once until both sides begin to brown.
4. Add the carrots, celery and onions, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, then add the water and bay leaf and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, adding 2 to 3 cups of water as needed throughout the cooking to maintain the water level.
6. Drain the broth into a large bowl, then transfer to an airtight container and store refrigerated for up to one week.
7. To make the gravy, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in one-fourth cup of cold water. Stir into your warm broth and you’ll have delicious gravy.

For a rich version, add broth to the drippings from your turkey pan, then stir in your cornstarch mixture.