Rich Duck Stock

Name: Rich Duck Stock
Total time: 240 min
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 1 Duck Carcass, including wings, neck & giblets; 1 Onion; 2 Parsley Sprigs; 2 Bay Leaves; 8 Whole Peppercorns; 1 Carrot, halved; Optional: 1 Leek (green leafy tops); 4 cups Chicken Broth; 8 cups Water

This simple stock can be prepared then stored for later use in a variety of recipes.

Ingredients

1 Duck Carcass, including wings, neck & giblets
1 Onion
2 Parsley Sprigs
2 Bay Leaves
8 Whole Peppercorns
1 Carrot, halved
Optional: 1 Leek (green leafy tops)
4 cups Chicken Broth
8 cups Water

Directions

1
Combine all ingredients in 6- or 8-quart Dutch oven. Heat to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Skim off surface layer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 4 hours.
2
Strain through fine sieve. Refrigerate until cold and then remove solidified fat from surface. Stock may be refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen solid up to 3 months.