Basic Meat Broth
This broth has a meaty flavor, but not much color. Add it to dishes that don't require a caramel-colored broth.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6
1 pound beef, pork, lamb, or venison, diced
2 pounds meaty bones, reserved from diced meat or purchased separately
2 onions, quartered
2 cloves garlic
2 carrots, cut in pieces
2 ribs celery, cut in pieces
2 bay leaves
6 black peppercorns
10 cups water
Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Simmer 3–4 hours, skimming foam that rises to top.
Remove broth from heat; let stand 20 minutes.
Strain through a fine sieve; refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Skim off fat and discard. Use broth as needed in recipes or freeze for later use.
