Have you heard of bone broth? Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned but aren’t quite sure
what it is or why it is so highly praised by many. Bone broth is simply a liquid obtained from
boiling bones from chicken, turkey, pork or beef in water.
The biggest difference between bone broth and
regular stock is that bone broth is cooked a lot longer.
The end result is a tasty liquid that’s
delicious on its own, but also makes a wonderful and nutritious base for soups and stews.
Speaking of nutrition, it’s one of the main reasons people make and consume bone broth regularly. Of course it’s also very tasty, but more on that in a minute. When you boil bones for a long
period of time, you leach all sorts of nutrients, minerals and other things that are good for
you like glucosamine and collagen.
Bone broth in particular has a deep rich flavor that you just won’t get out of a
cartoon of chicken stock.
Drink the broth on its own, or use it as the base for soups, stews and sauces.
You can use bone broth in any recipe that calls for broth or stock.
Or try simmering your rice or vegetables in the broth for added flavor and nutrition.
It’s also good for your immune system. Remember grandma making a big pot of chicken soup anytime someone would get sick? The same principal is at work here.
Think of bone broth as a more concentrated version of Grandma’s healing soup.
The broth may even help you sleep better at night. Sip a cup of the tasty liquid before bed.
It’ll work better than the hot milk your mom used to bring you.
To make bone broth you take bones and cover them with plenty of water
and simmer for several hours.
How long you cook your broth is up to you. 12 hours gives you a very decent broth,
but cooking it even longer makes it even more nutritious. If you’re using the bones from
a roasted chicken, consider tossing them in a large crock pot and making your broth right
in there. They can safely bubble away as you go about your day.
You can drink the finished hot broth as is, season it up with your favorite herbs and spices,
or use it to make a pot of soup or stew.
Or try simmering your rice or vegetables in the broth for added flavor and nutrition.
The cooled broth can be stored in the fridge for about
4 days or in the freezer for up to a year.
Once you try it, you’ll be surprised just how easy it is to make and how truly wonderful it is.