PSA: Remember to remove lemons from a carcass before making stock!
I roasted a whole duck before leaving for holiday and froze the carcass to make a stock with (for cassoulet) when I got back. I forgot to remove the lemon I had roasted it with beforehand and now the stock has a slight - but still noticeable and somewhat unpleasant - bitter taste. It's thankfully remedied by a few teaspoons of sugar (which felt weird), but be warned! I won't be making that mistake again 🫣
Posted Apr 6, 2026, 1:19 PM UTC
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