Name: Turkey Stock
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 5 hr
Yield: Makes about 10 cups
Ingredients: 5 pound turkey parts such as wings, drumsticks, and thighs; 2 medium yellow onions, left unpeeled, trimmed and quartered; 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths; 4 quart cold water, divided; 5 parsley stems (without leaves); 1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California; 8 black peppercorns; Equipment: a 17- by 14-inch flameproof roasting pan

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We come back to this basic stock recipe year after year because we love the depth and dark hue that come from roasting the meat and vegetables beforehand—they translate to a terrific gravy.

Cooks' note:

Stock can be chilled in an airtight container up to 1 week or frozen up to 3 months.

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