Basic Brown Stock

This simple brown stock recipe works with bones and meat from pretty much any type of seafood, game, poultry, or livestock. Click here for a deeper dive into stockmaking.

Poultry Brine

Brining improves flavor, reduces toughness, and adds moisture. Most meats benefit – but lean, tough meats (like game) benefit most of all.For wild birds brining opens up vast cooking options that otherwise may produce dry, tough meat.