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Ingredients

  • 5 lb Mixed beef and veal bones
  • 2 lrg Carrots, scrubbed
  • 2 lrg Ribs celery, cleaned
  • 2 lrg Onions, cut in half Water
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 6 x Parsley sprigs
  • 1 tsp Thyme, leaves
  • 18 x Peppercorns
  • 2 med Garlic cloves, crushed

Method

  • Preheat oven to very warm, about 500F degrees.
  • Place bones in a single layer in a roasting pan, break carrots and celery into large pcs and sprinkle among the bones, ditto with the onions.
  • Roast for 30 to 45 min till meat, bones, and vegetables begin to brown, even burn a little.
  • Dump these into a deep stock pot.
  • Pour about a half inch of water into the roasting pan and dissolve any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour over bones.
  • Add in more water to several inches above bones.
  • Bring to a boil and stir in tomato paste.
  • Add in parsley, thyme, peppercorns, and garlic.
  • Cook, barely simmering, for several hrs, adding more warm water as necessary.
  • Strain and boil slowly till reduced and flavor is intensified.
  • Allow to cold and skim any fat from the top.
  • Notes: Chill, tightly covered, or possibly freeze.
  • Makes about 2 qts