Ingredients
Giblets and neck reserved from 1 turkey
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 fresh bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
6 cups cold water
Preparation
Put all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and gently simmer, skimming foam from surface as needed, until reduced to 4 cups, about 2 hours. Strain, and discard solids. Use immediately, or cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
