Light Stock from Poultry
 
 
4 pounds of poultry backs, necks, wings, and feet
Drain, discard water and bring the poultry slowly to a boil in:
4 quarts cold water
Reduce the heat at once and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes.  Add:
8 white peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
6 whole cloves
6 springs parsley
1 diced medium-sized onion
3 ribs celery, diced
1 medium-sized diced carrot
Remove the scum and continue to simmer, partly covered, about 3 hours or until reduced by half.  Strain stock.  Cool uncovered and refrigerate covered.