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How to make Bone broth

Bone broth is a savory and rich drink that is packed with natural collagen and nutrients. It is made with animal bones and vegetables that are simmered in water. A simple immune boosting recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks, Post Workout, Soup
Cuisine Chinese, French
Servings 2 liters

Equipment

  • Stock pot
  • Collander/spider strainer
  • Containers

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg Bones Raw chicken bones
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Onions
  • 3 Celery stalks
  • 1 Leek
  • 2 inch piece Ginger
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • 8 Peppercorns
  • 6-8 stalks Parsley
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 10-12 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • The recipe starts with chicken bones in a stock pot on high heat. Fry until there is a little golden color.
  • Add the onions, carrots, leeks, celery and some aromatic ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, peppercorns, bay leaves and parsley and fry with the bones until colored.
  • Once everything is colored fill the stock pot with water (you may need more water - ensure the water fills the stockpot until the top) and bring to a boil. As it starts bubbling you will see the top has a foam like substance, skim the top with a ladle and throw it out. This will happen for a few minutes in the initial boiling stages.
  • Once that is done and there is no foam rising to the top, reduce the heat and let it simmer on low heat ideally for 12 hours on the stove. You can do this in the pressure cooker for 4-5 hours.
  • As the broth is done, let it cool completely. Transfer to air tight containers and store int he fridge for 4-6 days while in the freezer for up to 6 months. I like to freeze them in ice cube trays - once frozen transfer to a zip lock bag and use in soups, stocks, sauces bakes etc as needed.
  • The best way to consume bone broth is to add a little salt, lemon juice and sip on it hot.

Notes

  • Skimming the top of the bone broth is known as “depouillage” where we skim the stock of the additional fat and impurities.
  • Check the tips above to ensure you make the Best Bone Broth.