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SOUP   STOCK
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SOUP STOCK

4 ingredients 6 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lean beef
  • 4 quarts cold water
  • coarse sea salt
  • black pepper

Directions

1

Wash the meat and place it in a large pot with cold water.

2

Slowly bring to a boil, skimming off the scum.

3

Add a little salt and a dash of cold water to help the scum rise, then skim again.

4

Let it boil gently for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is tender.

5

Add black pepper, strain the stock into a jar, and let it cool.

6

Remove all grease from the cooled stock.

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