Homemade Veal Stock

== Desription ==
Yield: 10 to 12 cups, depending on how long stock is simmered. 
== Ingredients ==
=== Bouquet Garni ===
* 3 sprigs thyme
* 2 sprigs rosemary
* 3 parsley stems
* 10 whole peppercorns
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 whole cloves
=== Veal stock ===
* 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (10 ml)
* 4 pounds veal bones or beef bones, cut or cracked by butcher (1.4 kg)
* 2 onions, each cut into 8 sections
* 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 large leek, washed and cut into thick slices
* 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
* 20 cups cold water (4 litres)
== Directions ==
=== Bouquet Garni ===
# Add thyme, rosemary, parsley, peppercorns, bay leaf and cloves to a piece of cheesecloth.
# Bring ends together.
# Twist ends and secure with string.
=== Veal stock ===
# Preheat oven to 450°F.
# Add oil into large roasting pan.
# Add bones and roast in lower rack of oven until golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.
# Stir often to ensure even browning.
# Add vegetables and continue to roast for until vegetables are golden brown and bones are well browned, about 15 minutes.
# Transfer bones and vegetables to a large stockpot and cover with cold water.
# Add bouquet garni.
# Use a little water to fully deglaze the roasting pan to get maximum flavour from pan bits stuck to the bottom.
# Transfer to stockpot.
# Bring to a boil over high heat and skim fat off the top with a slotted spoon.
# As soon as stock begins to boil, reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
# Simmer for 2½ to 4 hours depending on how concentrated you want to your veal stock.
# Strain the stock through a fine sieve.
# Chill as rapidly as possible.
# Transfer strained stock into shallow pans so the stock will cool quicker.
# It is easier to skim off the fat once stock has cooled since the fat solidifies and is easier to scrape off.
# Store in small containers in freezer until ready to use.
# Skim fat off top before using.
# Store in refrigerate for 2 days or freeze.
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