Leftover T-Day Turkey Stock

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 head garlic, halved lengthwise
• 2 pounds leftover turkey carcass, or as needed
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 4 quarts water, or as needed

Directions

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in oil until slightly softened and fragrant, 5 minutes. Add turkey, bay leaves, salt, peppercorns, rosemary, and dried sage. Cook until fragrant, 5 minutes more. Pour enough water in to cover turkey and vegetables.

Bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, skimming fat occasionally, until flavors are blended, 4 to 5 hours. Strain liquid into a container and discard carcass and vegetables.