VEGETABLE STOCK
Yield - 1 Gallon
Ingredients-
2 lg. Carrots, Rough Cut
4 pc. Celery, Rough Cut
1 lg. Onion, Rough Cut
1 lg. Tomato, cut in half
6 pc. Mushrooms
1 oz. Dried Porcini Mushrooms
1.5 Gallons Water
1 pc. Bay Leaf
6 pc. Peppercorns
1 oz. Herbs (Thyme, Parsley, Rosemary, Other)
Salt & Pepper, To Taste
Seasonal Vegetables, As Desired
Method -
Place the vegetables in a stockpot and add water, add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer the stock. Using a ladle, skim the impurities off the surface of the stock (repeat several times). Stock should simmer for 1-3 hours until it has flavor and color. The stock can be fortified with vegetable base to obtain a richer flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
To finish a stock most Chefs use a chinoise, it makes a stock or sauce perfectly smooth and more refined. Strain off the stock into another container, use the stock immediately or place in a cold water bath to cool as quickly as possible.
Chefs Note: This stock can be used for many different soups and sauces, it can also be stored for several days in the refrigerator or frozen in bags for several months.
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