How to Strain and Freeze Turkey Broth or Drippings

Member

By Analana -
User-Submitted Article

Article Rating:

(7 Ratings)

Turkey Drippings

After you have finished cooking your turkey, you will have turkey drippings in the bottom of your roasting pan. You can use this liquid to make your gravy and stuffing, but if you’re like me, you will have a lot left over. Don’t throw this extra liquid away! What you have left is a delicious turkey broth that will beat anything you can buy in a can or cube. You can strain and freeze this broth and add it to the soups and stews that you make throughout the year.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Turkey drippings
Colander
2 Large bowls or pots
Thin washcloth
Freezer bags
Ice cube trays (if desired)

Step 1

Place a colander into a large bowl or pot and pour the broth into the colander. The colander will filter out the large pieces of junk, but there will still be small pieces floating in the broth that need to be removed.
Step 2

Place the colander over the other large bowl or pot, and put a thin washcloth inside of the colander. Pour the broth into the washcloth lined colander. The broth will slowly drip through, leaving all of the small particles behind. You should end up with a nice, clear broth. If the washcloth becomes clogged with so much junk that the broth will not drip through, rinse it out and then place it back into the colander.
Step 3

Use a measuring cup to scoop the broth into quart sized freezer bags, 2 cups per bag. Seal and label the bags with the date, the contents and the quantity. Lay the bags flat on the bottom of the freezer, not on a shelf, so that they freeze flat and can be stacked easily. When you want to use one, set the bag in a bowl in your fridge to thaw, or thaw in the microwave on low heat.
Step 4

You can also pour the broth into ice cube trays. When the broth cubes are frozen, pop them out of the tray and store in freezer bags. When you want to use them, add a few cubes to whatever you are cooking, and let them melt as you cook.