EAsy Bone Broth

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Recipe

The recipe to make bone broth is very simple and the ingredients can vary. The main ingredients are: animal bones and connective tissues, vinegar, different types of vegetables, herbs, spices and filtered water. Below is the example to follow and experiment with. 

Ingredients:

  • Organic turkey or chicken carcass plus any leftover bones and meat

  • 1 gallon of cold filtered water

  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

  • 1 carrot

  • 1 parsnip

  • 2 stalks of celery

  • 1 medium onion

  • 1-2 cloves of garlic

  • salt

  • fresh herbs or use dried (choose one or a few): parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano, dill.

  • spices: black pepper, turmeric, ginger

Method:

Pour cold water into a large pot or a large crockpot.  Add vinegar, chicken, vegetables, spices and herbs (except for the parsley and dill if using) into the pot. Bring to a boil and remove any scum that rises to the top. Reduce the heat and let the broth simmer for 8-48 hours. Add parsley and/or dill about 10 minutes before finishing cooking process. 

After cooling the broth, remove the bones and veggies with a slotted spoon and strain the rest through a strainer to remove any impurities. 

You can find my plant-based broth recipe here.

Health facts:

  • low on hypoglycemic index

  • high in fatty acids (glutamine

  • rich in vitamin A and K

  • rich in minerals especially calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, manganese

  • great source of collagen

  • good source of electrolytes

  • GF, dairy free, allergy friendly