Terumi Morita
May 19, 2026·Recipes·1 min read · 240 words

Veal Stock

Veal stock is made by simmering veal bones with vegetables and aromatics to extract flavor, then clarifying the fat for a concentrated base.

Contents（4項）▾
  1. 01Ingredients & steps
  2. 02Why this works
  3. 03Autopilot guard summary
  4. 04Terumi Brain v1 review
A watercolor illustration of a pot filled with veal stock garnished with fresh herbs.
RecipeInternational
Prep30m
Cook4h
Servesapproximately 1 liter
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • 2 kg veal bones, chopped
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley stems)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 liters cold water
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black peppercorns

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Roast the veal bones on a baking sheet for about 30-40 minutes until browned, which enhances the flavor through caramelization.

  2. Transfer the roasted bones to a large stockpot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.

  3. Pour 3 liters of cold water over the bones and vegetables, ensuring everything is submerged. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

  4. Add the bouquet garni, salt, and black peppercorns. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let simmer gently for 4 hours. This slow cooking extracts collagen and flavor.

  5. After 4 hours, strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids. Let it cool, then refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Why this works

Veal stock is crafted from bones that are rich in collagen, which breaks down during the long simmering process to create a luxurious mouthfeel and deep flavor. The roasting of bones is crucial; it develops a rich, complex flavor that enhances the overall profile of the stock. The addition of mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery) and tomato paste adds depth and sweetness, while the bouquet garni infuses aromatic notes. If your stock seems too weak, continue simmering for an additional hour to concentrate the flavors. Conversely, if it reduces too much, add a bit of water to balance. Properly skim the surface during cooking; this removes impurities that can cloud the stock and affect its taste. A well-made veal stock can serve as the foundation for countless sauces and soups, adding a gourmet touch to your dishes.

Autopilot guard summary

  • truth: approved
  • quality: approved (score 100)
  • similarity: approved (score 0.059 vs espagnole-sauce)
  • regulatory: approved
  • image: approved

Terumi Brain v1 review

  • grade: B · overall 83/100 · readiness needs_minor_edits
  • scores: chef=100 science=60 repair=95 culture=90 safety=100 taste=66 mon=60 geo=95

Suggested enhancements

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Brain-suggested book

  • The Japanese Home-Cooking Code: Unlocking Flavor (home-cooking-code-en)