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Game stock

Two pheasants, onions, carrots, parsnips, bay leaves andpeppercorns on greaseproof paper. Stock pot. Wooden surface.

This stock should be used in any soup, stew or pottage that includes game.

Equipment

  • Large lidded stockpot or saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Large bowl
  • Freezer bags or containers

Preparation method

  • Place the pheasant carcasses and all the remaining ingredients in the stockpot.
  • Bring to the boil, removing any scum that rises to the surface.
  • Turn the heat down to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the salt, cover the pot and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Strain the stock through the sieve into the large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature before covering with clingfilm and placing in the fridge for a few hours.
  • Before using for your recipe take the stock out of the fridge and remove any fat that has congealed on the surface and add to your recipe. Any stock remaining can be placed in freezer bags or pots and placed in the freezer for future use.

Serves:
1
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 pheasant carcasses from roast pheasants
  • 2 onions, peeled and quartered
  • 2 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 1 tbsp whole allspice
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 bouquet garni made with a sprig of thyme, small bunch of parsley, a bay leaf - tied onto a stick of celery
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 litres cold water

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Game stock
Serving Size
 
2 litres
Amount per Serving
Calories
720
Percent of Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.4
g
40
%
Cholesterol
 
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
2860
mg
124
%
Potassium
 
2100
mg
60
%
Carbohydrates
 
71
g
24
%
Sugar
 
32
g
36
%
Protein
 
50
g
100
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
4.2
mg
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Keywords

Game