06/05/2018
Do you broth?
Bone broth or stock is more than just a health fad, it is excellent for helping to strengthen and restore the whole body! Rich in collagen, gelatin, mucopolysaccharides, glucosamine, glutamine and other healing amino acids. Broth is also excellent for freezing and using in recipes, replacing the need for stock powder and adding a delicious nutritious richness to your dishes. Using bones from free range animals that have consumed a natural diet is preferred.
In a stock pot add beef bones or chicken frames/necks, 2 whole carrots, 2 sticks of celery, 2 onions, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and cover with filtered water. Bring to the boil and then simmer. Chicken needs a minimum of 4 hours and beef bones need at least 6 but I would usually cook for at least 10 hours in the slow cooker. Once cooked, strain and cool before pouring into jars and freezing, making sure that the jars are only 2/3 full as it expands once frozen. I usually freeze in one and two cup portions so it's easy to add to recipes.
