Valentina Ablaev
Bone broth truly is truly natures multivitamin. It contains healing components for your body. Bone broth is rich in protein and minerals that support the immune system.
How to make bone broth-
- Roast bones in the oven to bring out the favors in the bones.
- Meanwhile, rinse and cut the vegetables.
- Place bones into a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.
- Pour water over everything.
- Cook in a slow cooker 18-24 hours, longer if desired.
This is the slow cooker I use and the sieve I use to strain the broth.
Benefits of bone broth-
You can make bone broth using beef, pork, chicken or turkey bones. All great in their own way with a slight variation in flavor. Today, I’ll be sharing the recipe for beef bone broth.
There are so many benefits to bone broth, especially if you consume it on a regular basis.
- Heals and cleans your gut.
- Helps support and boosts the immune system.
- Improves joint health.
Ways to enjoy bone broth. The most effective way to enjoy the broth is to just consume it as you would a warm cup of coffee or tea. It does wonders for your body. I will be the first to say that I’ve seen a HUGE difference in the way I feel after using bone broth on a regular basis for almost a month now.
I know not everyone can handle bone broth plain. Here are a few ideas on how to add flavor.
- Just add your favorite herbs and a pinch of salt, enjoy as a soup.
- You can also add sautéed mushrooms and onion and you have yourself a Japanese clear soup.
- Add pelemeni to the broth with some green onion and enjoy as a hearty soup.
- Or add chow mein noodles. They add crispiness and crunch to the broth.
It WILL take time to be able to drink the broth plain without adding other seasonings. Until then, just add the broth to your soups and casserole or wherever you can substitute water for broth. The broth isn’t noticeable in most dishes but still adds its health benefits.
TIP: If you don’t like the smell when the broth is cooking, place your slow cooker in the garage or on your deck (in a safe area). My kids strongly dislike the smell so I always cook mine in the garage or on the deck.
Bone broth keeps refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Freeze the broth you don’t use. I just use plastic containers and label them. Then, as needed, thaw and enjoy.
Bone Broth Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lbs beef bones, variety
- 2 carrots, halved and sliced
- 2 onions, halved
- 2 celery, halved and sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 whole black peppercorns
- 10 cups distilled water
Instructions
- Place beef on foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes at 400°F.
- Meanwhile, rinse vegetables and cut into large pieces.
- Add roasted beef bones to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low heat 18-24 hours.
- Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Refrigerate or freeze broth.
