Bone broth is a nutrient packed powerhouse that provides your body with so much healing nutrition. The cooking process for bone broth extracts the collagen, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from the bones and connective tissue of whatever animal you are using (usually beef, chicken, or fish).  Collagen, a key component of bone broth, aids in joint health, skin elasticity, and gut lining integrity. Additionally, the broth’s amino acids promote muscle repair, neurotransmitter production, and improved sleep quality. By consuming bone broth, you can enhance your immune system, heal your gut, and provide your body with quality nutrition. Whether enjoyed on its own or incorporated into soups, stews, drinks, or sauces, bone broth is a versatile and nourishing addition to a healthy diet. Let’s dive into how to make your own bone broth at home.

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Benefits of Bone Broth

• Improved Gut Health: Contains collagen and glycine, which support gut lining health.
• Boosted Immunity: Rich in immune-boosting nutrients.
• Reduce Inflammation: Bone broth contains anti-inflammatory compounds like collagen, glutamine and glycine.
• Joint Health: Collagen helps maintain healthy joints.
• Skin Health: Collagen promotes skin elasticity and hydration.

Bone Broth Nutrition

• Calories: 121
• Total Carbohydrates: 4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 9 g
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Sodium: 391 mg
• Iron: 1 mg (6% Daily Value)
• Vitamin A: 225 mcg (25% DV)
• Vitamin C: 6 mg (7% DV)

How to Use Your Bone Broth

• Drink it: Sip it hot or cold.
• Cook with it: Use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces. Check out my Chicken soup recipe!
• Add it to smoothies: For a nutrient boost.
• Use it in recipes: Substitute it for water or stock in many recipes.

Storage

You can store your bone broth in the fridge for up to 7 days and you can freeze in an Ice cube tray or in one cup portions using a silicone mold for up to 6 months.

How to make Bone Broth

Ingredients

• Bones: Beef, chicken, or turkey bones work well. Ask your butcher for marrow bones for extra flavor and nutrients. Wild Pastures has marrow bones you can purchase for only a few dollars.
• Vegetables: Carrots, onions, celery, and garlic are classic choices.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps extract minerals from the bones.
• Water: Filtered water is best.
• Salt: Sea salt or Himalayan salt.

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Prep the Bones: Roast the bones in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-45 minutes to enhance flavor. You can skip this step to save time if needed.
2. Combine Ingredients: Place the roasted bones, vegetables, apple cider vinegar, and enough water to cover the ingredients in a large pot or slow cooker on low.
3. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-24 hours. The longer you simmer, the more concentrated the broth will be.
4. Strain: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids.
5. Season: Add salt to taste. You can also add herbs and spices like bay leaves, black peppercorns, or thyme.
6. Store: Pour the broth into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for longer.