Bone broth is very important for you gut and overall health. This simple beef broth comes in handy when you want something in the morning to get you through to lunchtime or when you don’t want a full meal at the end of the day.
You can modify the beef base with chicken, pork or fish.
Broth Ingredients ( makes about 5 liters):
- 4.5 lb beef knuckles and
marrowbones - 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3.5 lb beef ribs
- 3 onions chopped
- 2 large handfuls flat-leaf parsley
- 3 carrots chopped
- 2 leeks (white
park only) chopped - 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 garlic bulb cut in half crosswise
- 6 thyme springs
- 1 tsp back peppercorns crushed
Instructions:
Place the beef and marrowbones in a stockpot. Add the vinegar and 5 liters of cold water or enough to cover and allow the mixture to stand for 1 hour.
Preheat the over al 400 F. Put the meaty rib bones, onions, parsley, carrots and leeks in a roasting pan and roast for 20 min. Transfer to the stockpot along with the celery.
Pour the fat out of the roasting pan into a separate saucepan with 4 cups of water. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring the wooden spoon to break up any coagulated solids. add this liquid to the bones and vegetables. Add additional water if necessary to cover the bones.
Bring the stock to a boil, skimming off any scum that rises to the top. Reduce the heat to low and add the thyme, peppercorns and garlic.
Simmer (in a one-pot) for a minimum of 8 hours. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve. Remove the fat that congeals at the top. Cover and
The stock can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen up to 3 months.
After making the broth base:
- Use 1.5 cups of the broth
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup coconut cream
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp of coriander chopped
Place the broth the, ginger, turmeric and coconut cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the ginger and turmeric to infuse. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour into a mug, sprinkle with coriander, take a sip and enjoy!
Note: you can add a serving of shrimp/fish/chicken/beef to add some protein
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