Basic Game Stock

• 2 pounds trimmings or pieces of game
• 1 pound shin or neck of beef

Cut game and beef into small pieces; chop bones. Dice the bacon and melt it slowly in a large thick-bottomed saucepan. Add the prepared game, meats and bones, and sauté gently until lightly browned. Then add water and bring slowly to a boil. Add salt; skim well and simmer slowly for an hour, skimming from time to time. Add the vegetables, peppercorns, cloves and bouquet garni, and simmer