Basic Veal Stock

Name: Basic Veal Stock
Yield: Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 large onions, roughly chopped; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 3 pounds veal bones such as shanks, halved

By John Besh

November 24, 2013

Editor's note: Use this recipe to make Chef John Besh's Basic Fond de Veau.

I never make a strong beef stock, preferring instead the viscosity, collagen, and more delicate flavor that comes from using veal bones. This Veal Stock is based on veal shanks.

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Yield
Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

tablespoon canola oil

large onions, roughly chopped

carrots, roughly chopped

stalk celery, roughly chopped

cloves garlic, crushed

bay leaf

sprig fresh thyme

teaspoon black peppercorns

pounds veal bones such as shanks, halved

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Preparation

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns, stirring until softened. Add the bones and cover with 12 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 hours, skimming the foam periodically. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. The stock is ready to use, or chill and freeze for future soups and stews.

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