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how to make beef stock from trimmings

by Gregory Schultz Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do you make a good beef stock?

Full Nutrition This is definitely the way to make a good beef stock. The only change I made was to roast the bones for a lot longer at a lower temp. I actually roasted for about five hours in order to bring out the flavors.

What can I do with meat trimmings?

Homemade beef stock or broth is a good reason to keep the meat trimmings from roasts and steaks. Use a variety of beef bones, such as neck bones, shanks, ribs, etc, along with some beef itself. Keep a food storage bag in the freezer for meat scraps and one for vegetable trimmings. Such trimmings allow you to make vegetable broth at home.

Is homemade beef stock worth the time?

Whether you consider it a culinary staple or miracle cure for ailments, its plethora of uses makes homemade beef stock worth the time to prepare.

What is beef stock made of?

Beef stock is made by combining bones with a small amount of meat, a mirepoix (mixture of onions, carrots, and celery stalks), aromatics in water, then simmering in a stock pot for three to six hours on the stove top.

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Can you make stock from beef trimmings?

Homemade beef stock is easy to make with roasted beef bones and trimmings, along with vegetables, water, and herbs.

Can you make beef broth from fat trimmings?

0:203:41How to Make Beef Broth From Trimmings : Feel-Good FoodsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSeasoned it with salt and pepper. And not only does it when you salt-and-pepper obviously flavors itMoreSeasoned it with salt and pepper. And not only does it when you salt-and-pepper obviously flavors it but it also draws that moisture to help get a better conversation.

What can I do with beef trimmings?

0:000:48What To Do With Beef Scraps and Trimmings - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd freeze it when you have a full Ziploc. Then you're gonna make beef stock out of it it's got aMoreAnd freeze it when you have a full Ziploc. Then you're gonna make beef stock out of it it's got a ton of flavor.

Can I make beef stock without bones?

What can I use instead of bone broth? Yes! Instead of beef or chicken broth, you can use beef stock or chicken stock in place of the broth.

What do you do with drained beef fat?

It's important to never pour grease down the drain, because it will clog your pipes. Once the meat is drained, you can return it to the pan and continue with your recipe. Let the grease cool and then discard in the trash. Use a turkey baster to siphon the grease out of the pan.

Is beef stock and broth the same?

Stock is made from bones, while broth is made mostly from meat or vegetables. Using bones in stock creates a thicker liquid, while broth tends to be thinner and more flavorful. Though broth and stock do have small differences, many people use them for the same purposes.

How do you store beef fat trimmings?

Once you have your beef tallow cooked down and strained, store it in a lidded glass jar or container in the fridge for up to 3 months.

What can I do with raw meat scraps?

Keep It Together – When throwing raw meat away, leave it in its packaging. You want to minimize the amount of handling so you reduce the risk of spreading any harmful bacteria. Throw Away ASAP – When you place meat and its packaging in the garbage, immediately tie up the garbage bag and take it outside.

What can you do with fat trimmings from brisket?

Brisket fat can be used in a variety of recipes, from ground chuck to homemade sausage to Yorkshire pudding. If there's a lot left over, the fat freezes well. Its uses aren't restricted to cooking applications, either–you can use the tallow to make candles, soap, or body butters as well.

Soup is good food

And it’s cheap, too. It’s silly what they charge for canned soups and broths these days, especially when you can make them for practically free at home. Case in point:

Homemade Beef Stock

Don't throw away the scraps. You can make your own beef stock with the bones and trimmings from roasts and steaks.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and are based on 1/8 of the recipe. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 4 days.

It's the base of your soup, heart of your gravy and secret to your sauce. What are we making? Homemade beef stock

It's the base of your soup, heart of your gravy and secret to your sauce. What are we making? Homemade beef stock.

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Choose Your Own Ingredients

  • Some recipes recommend you don’t use salt and to use whole peppercorns, but this is an ad hoc recipe, so you are free to choose what to use in your bone broth recipe. Other recipes say you should roast the vegetables along with the bones, but I prefer not to. You can also add tomato puree or paste, but I prefer stock without it. It’s your choice. Simmer gently for two and a half to t…
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Equipment

  1. Roasting pan
  2. Wooden spoon
  3. Large Soup Pot
  4. Slotted spoon
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Ingredients

  1. Soup bones (Any beef bones, but marrow bones are the best)
  2. Vegetables (carrots, celery, onions, garlic, you can use vegetable peelings too)
  3. Beef trimmings
  4. Red wine (optional, probably best to drink the red wine while you are making the stock)
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Instructions

  1. Take beef or beef trimmings, some marrow bones, freshly cut, or from the freezer.
  2. Roast your marrow bones for about 45 minutes to an hour in the oven at 180 C, and while that is happening, fry off your beef to brown it.
  1. Take beef or beef trimmings, some marrow bones, freshly cut, or from the freezer.
  2. Roast your marrow bones for about 45 minutes to an hour in the oven at 180 C, and while that is happening, fry off your beef to brown it.

How-To Video

  • Because the stock-making process takes several hours, this is a short video. You didn’t want a 3-hour video of a pot simmering, did you? I took photographs at various stages of the process and shot a video of the straining and clarifying stages. As you will see, it is very easy to do, and if you follow these steps, the stock will be exactly as you want it. Plus, you get bragging rights when yo…
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