Beef or chicken stock

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsMeaty beef bones or chicken
Bones
¼cupMargarine (beef stock only)
10cupsCold water
2Coarsely chopped celery
Stalks
2Coarsely chopped carrots
1Coarsely chopped onion
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1pinchRubbed thyme
1pinchDried oregano leaves
1pinchRubbed sage

Directions

In heavy Dutch oven, brown beef bones slowly in margarine over low heat, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water & remaining ingredients; bring to simmer. Simmer, uncovered, 3-4 hours, skim off grease or scum that rises to top. Remove meat, bones & vegetables.

Strain. Chill stock & remove fat from surface. Let stand 24 hours.

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