Dark Chicken, Veal or Beef Stock

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 litres

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Paul Gayler's Sauce Book

By Paul Gayler

Published 2015

  • About

Roasting the meat trimmings and vegetables in the oven gives the stock a darker appearance and a richer, caramelised flavour. Suitable for dark jus-based sauces.

Ingredients

  • 2 kg chicken, beef or veal trimmings, cut into large pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Remove the skin or excess fat from the chicken, beef or veal.
  2. Heat the oil in a large roasting tin or ovenproof dish. Add the meat pieces and toss in the hot oil.
  3. Place in the oven and