Lamb stock - master chefs

5 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Bones and trimmings from 2 racks of Lamb
½cupWater, plus more as needed
1cupTomato, fresh or canned
1mediumOnion, chopped
2largesCarrots, chopped
2eachesCelery, stalks, trimmed and chopped
5eachesGarlic, cloves, chopped
1eachThyme, fresh, sprig OR
½teaspoonThyme, dried
2eachesBay leaves
6eachesPeppercorns, black

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

In a roasting pan, roast bones and trimmings until well browned, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer bones and trimmings to a stockpot, and degrease the roasting pan. Place over medium-high heat and stir in ½ cups of water, scraping up any browned bits. Pour these deglazed juices into the stockpot.

Add remaining ingredients and water to cover. Bring to simmer over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer 3 to 4 hours, skimming frequently.

Strain stock into bowl through a colander lined with double layer of dampened cheesecloth. Gently press solids to extract all of the liquid, discard the solids. Cool. Remove fat from surface.

Stock can be stored for up to a week in a refrigerator.

Source: New York's Master Chefs, Bon Appetit Magazine : Written by Richard Sax, Photographs by Nancy McFarland : The Knapp Press, Los Angeles, 1985 Chef: Jean-Jacques Rachou, La Cote Basque Restaurant, New York