Brown Stock (Pork)

Brown Stock (Pork)

About

While beef/veal are the traditional proteins used to make brown stock, pork and even poultry can be utilized with excellent results.

Ingredients

Pork sternum bones (removed from the spare ribs), 2 lbs./1 Kg.
Carrots, 2 each, cut coarsely (do not peel).
Celery, 4 stalks, cut coarsely.
Onions, 1 each, cut coarsely (do not peel).
Tomato sauce (canned), 6 oz/180 ml.
Red wine, 2 cups/450 ml.
Water, 2 quarts/2 L.
Equipment required:
Flat bottomed oven proof skillet, approximately 12″/30 cm. and 3″/90 mm deep, or roasting pan.
Wooden spoon.
Kitchen strainer.

Instructions

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350 F/176 C. Stage bones into pan. Roast until well browned and cooked through--approximately 1 hour. Remove the bones and set aside. Add the carrots and celery to the pan, return to the oven or continue on a stove burner on medium high heat--remember that the handle is HOT. Fry/roast until brown. Add the onions, stir to coat, continue frying/roasting. The vegetables should be fully cooked and brown on all surfaces. Patience is key. Add the tomato sauce, continue the cooking process. Eventually, a crust will form on the bottom of the pan. Add the red wine. Reduce the wine completely--wine provides flavor and even color, but not volume. Add the bones and cover with 2 quarts/2 liters water. Bring to a boil and simmer at least four hours. Strain the stock and cool to 70 F/21 C before refrigerating at 40 F/4 C. Skim the fat, season and utilize as needed. If desired, clarify according to the procedure explained HERE.

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