Foundation Stock Recipe

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Ingredients

• Beef bones (joint bones with connective tissue)
• Pig trotters (optional)
• Vegetables: celery, carrots, onions, garlic, parsley stalks, fresh thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns
• Tomato paste
• Ice cold water
• Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (or higher without a fan).
2. Roast beef bones and pig trotters for 30 minutes, then flip and roast for another 30 minutes.
3. Prepare vegetables and aromatics.
4. Add roasted vegetables to the tray with tomato paste and roast for 20-25 minutes.
5. Place bones in a large pot, cover with ice cold water, and bring to a simmer.
6. Skim impurities from the surface for the first hour of cooking.
7. Add roasted vegetables after 8 hours of cooking, aromatics after 9 hours, and turn off heat at 9.5 hours.
8. Strain the stock through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
9. Store the stock in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
10. Note: This beef stock can be used as a base for various sauces, soups, and bone broths. Adjust seasoning as needed when using the stock in recipes.

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