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Fish stock

Fish bones don’t need as much coaxing to release their nutrients as beef bones do, and so just a short while in the pot, less than an hour, is sufficient to give you a good, nutritive fish stock.
Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pot

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Ib Fish trimmings
  • 8 oz Dry white wine
  • 4–6 quarts cold water

Instructions
 

  • Place the trimmings into a heavy stock-pot. Add wine and cold water. Cover pot and bring to bare simmer over med heat. Skim off any foam that may arise.
  • Let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Strain broth through a fine sieve. Use the stock right away or transfer into 4, 1-quart sized jars, sealing their lids. Store up to 5 days or freeze for 6 months.

Video

Notes

Store the stock: Once the stock has cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Keyword Fish