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Here’s your “short” guide to a long-simmer beef
bone broth.
equipment
• tockpot with lid (stainless steel, enamel on
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steel or cast iron)
• Slotted spoon
• Stainless steel colander
• Large bowls (glass or stainless)
• Fine mesh sieve
• Containers, jars, freezer bags and/or ice cube
trays to portion off
shopping list
TIP: Buy the best quality you can find especially
if you’re going to simmer for a long period of
time. When you use organic produce, there is no
need to peel or remove the skins.
• 2-3lbs marrow, joint and meaty soup bones
• Filtered water
• tbsp to 1/4 cup of organic apple cider
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vinegar, lemon juice or wine (for acid soak)
• 1-2 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2-4 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 3-5 celery sticks, coarsely chopped
• erbs (such as thyme, rosemary, bay leaves,
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sage, oregano, winter savory)
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley
RECIPE
A “QUICK” GUIDE
TO BONE BROTH
Would you ever consider switching up your morning
coffee for a cup of warm broth? May sound crazy now but
once you understand the benefits of a long-simmer bone
broth, you might jump on the boney bandwagon.
Besides tasting delicious, bone broth boasts a number of health-boosting properties
including reducing inflammation and improving digestion. The idea is that you’re
simmering the bones for so long that they actually start to break down. This longextended simmer helps to remove as many minerals and nutrients as possible from the
bones. This nutrition powerhouse contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon,
sulphur and trace minerals. By the end, so many minerals have leached from the bones
that they crumble when pressed lightly between your thumb and forefinger.
Bone broth can be used for a wide variety of applications – not just for sipping.
Use it as a base for soups and stews, braise and roast meats and vegetables with
it, add frozen cubes of broth to your breakfast smoothie and babies’ first foods,
replace water with broth in your favourite rice recipes (rice pilaf, risotto, etc.)
or simply cook your rice or pasta in it instead of water. If you do chose to go
the straight-up route, flavour it with a little sea salt and pepper to your taste
(or get creative with other flavourings like garlic, chili flakes o ȁ