It is so important to your health to have bone broth as part of your daily lifestyle!
Bone broth is rich in minerals that support the immune system and contains healing compounds like collagen, glutamine, glycine, and proline. The collagen in bone broth will improve your gut lining and reduce intestinal inflammation. It is great for strong hair and nails, smooth skin, immune support, and digestive healing.
Bone Broth Instructions
excerpt from Jade Mountain/ Jason Miller
Beef, lamb, fish, chicken, or buffalo bones can usually be acquired from your local food co-op or a local butcher (I recommend grass fed and organic to eliminate the possibility of chemical contamination). If you do not see bones on the shelf (often in meat or frozen department), ask someone! Look for the pieces with the most marrow.
A crock pot or pressure cooker work best, but a stock pot will also work. For a one-quart crock, place 2 or 3 large chunks of bone in pot, cover with filtered water, add ¼ cup vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar is best) as this helps extract the minerals, especially calcium, out of the bone material. Add a hefty pinch of salt and simmer for 4-6 hours. For a two-quart crock, just double all quantities.
Bone cuts can differ dramatically in size, for the quantities stated here I am assuming each bone is roughly the size of an average fist. If desired, the fat can be partially or completely skimmed off the top. Use immediately, store in fridge for up to a week, or freeze in safe plastic containers or freezer bags. If transferring to plastic, make sure to cool first!
Making broth is an imprecise art ~ if the broth comes out too heavy (you will know when you eat it what your taste is!), water down the batch and either use less bone material next time, or more water. If it seems to thin, add less water or more bone material to the next batch. You will get the hang of it ~ trust yourself! The broth should have a nice rich deep brown color, and should lend a savory, velvety texture to your soups, stews, and sauces.
Using Bone Broth Daily
Drink a comforting warm cup of broth daily or replace plain water in any recipe, or when cooking grains, with bone broth for added nutrition and flavor. For more information on why and how to use broth and for other excellent nutritional advice, visit Wise Traditions where they have many great articles including “Broth is Beautiful”.
