Lamb Stock

Name: Lamb Stock
Ingredients: 4½ pounds/2 kg lamb odd bits, cut into 2- to 3-inch/5- to 7.5-cm pieces; 1 large onion, unpeeled, cut into wedges; 1 large carrot, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 leek, trimmed, quartered, and rinsed well; 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled, separated into cloves; 3 flat-leaf parsley stems; 1 fresh bay leaf; 1 large sprig thyme; 1 sprig rosemary; 3 quarts/3 l cold water; ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

Preparation info

Makes
6 to 7 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Odd Bits

By Jennifer McLagan

Published 2011

About

There is a widespread misconception that lamb stock is greasy and strong, but while lamb stock may not be as versatile as veal or poultry, it adds depth to lamb dishes. Be sure to include some pieces of neck or shank.

Ingredients

4½ pounds/2 kg lamb odd bits, cut into 2- to 3-inch/5- to 7.5-cm pieces
1 large onion, unpeeled, cut into we

Stock
Gluten-free

Method

Follow the same method as for Poultry Stock, adding the rosemary along with the other herbs.