EAsy Bone Broth
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