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Ingredients
4 qt Water1 c. Dry white wine
4 lb. Fish trimmings
2 Tbs. Lemon juice
1 Onion peeled/halved
2 Stalks celery, halved
4 Sprigs parsley
2 Sprigs thyme (or 1/2 Tsp. dried)
6 Peppercorns
Directions
Being the water and wine to a boil over high heat. Wash all the fish trimmings. Add the fish trimmings, lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley, thyme and peppercorns to the pot. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat so that it is barely simmering, and simmer for 2 hours. Strain the stock, extracting as much liquid as possible from the solids. Discard the solids, and allow the stock to reach room temperature before refrigerating or freezing. Makes 3 qts. The stock can be refrigerated up to four days, or frozen for up to six months.
