• 1 turkey carcass
• 3 ribs celery, cut into 4-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
• 1 gallon of water, or enough water to cover the carcass
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 4 bay leaves

Place the carcass in a large stockpot.  Add the celery, onions, water, salt, peppercorns and bay leaves.  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.  Remove from heat. Skim any oil that has risen to the surface.  Strain through a large fine-mesh sieve.  Reserve any meat that has fallen off the b