Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 

Neck and giblets of one 12-to 22-pound turkey 

2 carrots, coarsely chopped 

2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 

1 dried bay leaf 

10 whole black peppercorns 

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a large stockpot with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; immediately reduce to a simmer and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain and discard solids. Use immediately or let liquid cool completely and transfer to an airtight container.