Light Vietnamese Pork Stock (Nuoc Dung Heo)

Ingredients

• 1 pound meaty but lean pork bones
• 5 white peppercorns
• 9 cups cold water

Directions

1. Bring the cold water, bones, and peppercorns to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low, skimming, for 45 minutes. Strain and skim off any fat.