Stock is one of a cook's most valuable ingredients. White veal stock has a neutral flavor, which is important when making delicately-flavored sauces or stews.
Steps
1
Preparing and Cooking the Bones
Ingredients
6 lb veal bones
4 to 5 L/qt cold water
To prepare the bones, rinse under cold water and add to a 10 to 12 L/qt stock pot. Fill with enough cold water to cover the bones by at least two inches.
Gently bring to a simmer, skimming the impurities as they rise to the surface. This should take about 30 minutes or so.
2
Preparing and Adding the Mirepoix
Ingredients
3 large onions (approx. 1 lb)
2 leeks (white part only)
4 ribs celery (approx. 1/2 lb)
1 head garlic
Wash and roughly chop the onions, leeks and celery, into 1" to 2" -inch pieces. Cut the garlic in half horizontally.
Once most of the impurities have been removed from the surface of the stock, add the mirepoix. Continue to simmer for 8 to 10 hours.
3
Simmering and Skimming the Stock
As the stock simmers, remember to skim off any fat and impurities as they rise to the surface.
4
Adding the Bouquet Garni
Ingredients
4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 bunch parsley stems
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
About 30 minutes before the stock has finished cooking, add the bouquet garni.
5
Straining, Cooling and Storing the Stock
Once the stock has finished cooking, strain and properly cool it. Store the stock in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze for several months.
