Bone broth is a nutritious and comforting drink that has been appreciated by different cultures throughout history. It is made from bones of any type of animal, and its preparation is simple and versatile. Below, I present the basic recipe for making bone broth, followed by the five health benefits it provides.
Bone Broth Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4 liters of water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1 kg of bones (they can be from any animal and type, even mixed)
- Vegetables to taste (carrots, onions, celery, etc.)
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to about 200 degrees Celsius.
- Place the bones on a baking sheet and leave them in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes. This step will give a deeper flavor to the broth.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the roasted bones to the pot of boiling water.
- If desired, add the 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to help extract nutrients from the bones.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the bones cook for several hours. The longer the cooking time, the denser and more nutritious the broth will be.
- Add the vegetables in the last hour of cooking to prevent them from adding undesirable flavors to the broth.
- Once cooking is finished, strain the broth to remove the bones and vegetables.
- Add salt to taste.
- Refrigerate the broth to use it in various preparations.
Now, let’s look at the benefits of making bone broth:
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