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Can you boil a turkey carcass, raw Turkey neck and gizzard to make a good broth?

Posted on 11/24/23 at 3:21 pm
Posted by thadcastle
Member since Dec 2019
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 3:21 pm
Looking to use it in gumbo
Posted by Quatrepot
Member since Jun 2023
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 3:25 pm to
Just buy chicken broth in a can.
Posted by Chipand2Putts
trembling hills
Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 3:35 pm to
Absolutely
If your concerned though, just rosy the neck and gizzard at 400 for 30mins
Posted by jamboybarry
Member since Feb 2011
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 3:37 pm to
Roast first then boil

Add mirepoix as desired
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 3:41 pm to
Yes.

This is one reason why parting up your turkey before cooking is the way to go.

Use the neck, carcass, innards (aside from liver), and wings to make stock for the gravy.
Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 5:49 pm to
We use a pressure cooker at 15 PSIG and 250 F instead of 212 F boiling at atmos pressure. Great for gumbo, beans, etc,
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 8:16 pm to
Yes, but if you roast them all first, you can make an outstanding broth.
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 9:05 pm to
Boil the carcass, strain it, add egg noodles and some leftover turkey and have turkey noodle soup.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 9:36 pm to
Roast dem bones first
Posted by Professor Dawghair
Member since Oct 2021
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 9:42 pm to
Agree on roasting and I would try to minimize the amount of water you start with so it ends up being richer and more concentrated. Smash the carcass down or cut it up so it sits down lower in the pot.
This post was edited on 11/24/23 at 9:49 pm
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 10:24 pm to
Of course you can. Break up the carcass, add onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, garlic, maybe a bit of Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and bring it to a boil. Set it on a low boil and let it cook for at least 12 hours. If the water gets too low, simply add a bit, but not too much.

When done, strain into a bowl, let it cool near room temperature than refrigerate. Next day take it out the fridge and remove any fat that has come to the top and toss, Then ladle the stock into storage bags or containers for later use if you're not using it right away. Just be aware that there will be some nasty bits at the very bottom that have settled and you don't want them in the saved stock.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 11/24/23 at 10:47 pm to
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Next day take it out the fridge and remove any fat that has come to the top and toss,




Save that fat to make the roux for the gravy. Turkey fat roux with roasted turkey stock is a no-brainer.

Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
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Posted on 11/25/23 at 12:19 am to

Just saying cooking at 15 psig @ 250 F in a pressure cooker for 1 hour is equivalent to 4 hrs at 212 F. I cook the bones, skin, liver, onions, celery, hot peppers. for 1 1/2 hrs (equivalent to 6 hrs boiling at 212F), Cool, strain, refrigerate. skim fat. Freeze excess in qt bags and freeze. We don't use boxed/canned stock.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
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Posted on 11/25/23 at 4:47 am to
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Save that fat to make the roux for the gravy. Turkey fat roux with roasted turkey stock is a no-brainer.




There's usually not enough fat left to save and the only time I make the effort is when making something like chicken and dumplings and I'll use the fat from chicken stock to use in place of lard to make the dumplings.

I do save bacon grease and tallow that comes from rendering down beef fat from briskets and pork fat that comes off untrimmed loins and Boston butts.
Posted by num1lsufan
Meraux
Member since Feb 2004
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Posted on 11/25/23 at 5:48 am to
Sure you can
Posted by Germantiger001
Southeast LA
Member since Jun 2016
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Posted on 11/25/23 at 9:10 am to
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Can you boil a turkey carcass


Ya don’t boil it. Bring to a simmer, then turn fire down.

As suggested above, roast carcass first, add onions, celery and carrots and brown that, then add water. Skin generally too fatty and if liquid actually boils, it can cause your stock to be greasy
Posted by ndtiger
vicksburg, ms
Member since Aug 2004
8677 posts
Posted on 11/25/23 at 9:49 am to
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Just buy chicken broth in a can.


That’s not what they asked arse
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76604 posts
Posted on 11/25/23 at 9:51 am to
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That’s not what they asked arse


Aside from that, the flavor from homemade broth is exponentially better than canned.
Posted by HonoraryCoonass
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 11/25/23 at 10:10 am to
All good advise, but I’d leave out the W, salt, and pepper. Old plastic yogurt containers of different sizes are great for freezing, as they’re premeasured for when you need to use the stock later.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
7693 posts
Posted on 11/25/23 at 7:13 pm to
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I do save bacon grease and tallow that comes from rendering down beef fat from briskets and pork fat that comes off untrimmed loins and Boston butts
So, you know how to save fat yet you discard the turkey fat? Even if it's only a couple of tablespoons, it's worth incorporating into your gravy roux.
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