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slow cooker turkey stock in glass mason jars on a rustic wood backdrop

Slow Cooker Turkey Stock

Chef Markus Mueller
Full of flavor, nutrients, and an easy way to reduce food waste, turning your leftover turkey carcass or bones into stock couldn't be easier!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Course Stock
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4 liters
Calories 27 kcal

Equipment

1 Slow cooker or Crock-pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey carcass
  • 2 small carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 each celery stalks
  • 8 whole peppercorns
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar optional
  • 4 to 6 cups cold water

Instructions
 

  • Gather all your ingredients, and set up the slow cooker. Roasting the carcass is optional, but should be done first if you go this route. See the tips section in the [post above for more info on roasting the bones.
    turkey stock ingredients on a wood block cutting board
  • Add the bones, vegetables, and spices to the crock pot. The vegetables do not need to be peeled, but should be washed and roughly chopped up.
    overhead image of all turkey stock ingredients in a slow cooker
  • Cover all the bones and veggies with water, making sure to leave at least an inch of space from the top of the crockpot. You may have to break the carcass into smaller pieces, depending on the size of your slow cooker.
    top down image of the slowcooker before the turkley stock has been cooked.
  • Turn the slow cooker on and set it to 'low'. If there is a 'time' setting, set it for ten to twelve hours, or set an alarm for that time on your own watch or phone.
  • After the turkey stock has finished cooking, use a ladle and gently scoop out all the liquid, and strain it through a sieve.
    straining the turkey stock through a mesh strainer
  • Cool the slow cooker turkey stock in the fridge, and then use it as needed!

Nutrition

Serving: 1literCalories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4190IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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