Well here it is 2020 and time to set resolutions, new goals or just try new things. I am not necessarily a New Years resolution kind of girl, I tend to not ever really get started on them, but this last year I have been trying to set new goals throughout the year and if I get side tracked I am telling myself that it is ok I just need to get back on the path. I have decided that it is time for me to get healthy! I am not saying lose weight which is what I usually would call it, I really want to focus on getting healthy. I have been browsing the net reading all the different health programs, diets etc. and have decided to try this Bone Broth trend. I may be late to the game on the bone broth but it just never sounded appealing and I had never read all the benefits of the bone broth.

1st lets start with the Benefits of Bone Broth:

Bone Broth is very rich in vitamins, minerals, type II collagen and gelatin. These can provide the benefits of gut health, healthy skin and hair, help with cellulite (I think if this was true everyone would be on bone broth!!!), boosts immune system, weight loss if healthy diet is followed , improved mood, healthy sleep, energy levels, joint health, arthritis and the list can go on and on. I am sure like with most things some people see some results and others see complete different results. Otherwise like I said about the cellulite I think everyone would be drinking Bone Broth

2nd lets get the Best Bone Broth

The best bone broth of course is to make it which I will provide a recipe below. But since I want to try this out for a week or so before I fully say I am going to commit I am going to buy some. I have read many many reviews and have found lots of recommendations for the Kettle and Fire bone broths. saying they have the best flavor. You can order online from amazon or their own website(click on link) or if you have a Sprouts or Whole Foods they carry it also. It isn’t cheap but I hear Sprouts often has it on sale.

Bone Broth Recipe(large batch)

10 Pounds of mixed bones- preferably a mix of marrow bones and bones with meat on them(I found today that you need to ask the butcher for help)

4 large carrots cut in half

2 medium white onions cut in quarters

2 whole heads of garlic- peeled and halved

6 stalks of celery including leaves- cut in half

4 bay leaves

1/4 cup black peppercorn

salt to taste

herbs and seasonings to taste

bunch of parsley(optional)

4 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

Preheat the Oven to 450 degrees

Blanch the bones. Divide the bones between two large stockpots and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer for 15 minutes before draining and rinsing the bones with cold water.

Roast the bones and the vegetables. Take the bones out of stockpot and put into 2 roasting pans along with all of the cut vegetables. Do not pile the bones on top of each other spread them out. Roast for 30 minutes and then gently toss the bones and vegetables, and roast for another 15-30 minutes or until the dark roasted bones

Put the bones back to into the stockpots. Wash the stockpots out first. Put the back into the stock pots and scrape up any remaining bits and juices that are in the roasting pan using a metal spatula and a little water, if needed. Pour all of these very flavorful bits into stockpots

Boil the bones. With the bones and vegetables divided between the two pots divide the bay leaves, peppercorns, apple cider vinergar and any other spices and herbs and put them into the pots with the bones. Fill each pot with approximately 12 cups water, or until bones are fully submerged. Cover the pots and slowly bring to a low boil

Simmer the bones. Reduce heat to low and simmer, with the lid slightly ajar, skimming any foam or excess fat, occasionally. Simmer for at least 8-12 hours, ideally 24 hours (do not leave the stove running overnight. Simply cool and store in the refrigerator and continue to simmer the next day). Add more water if needed to make sure bones and vegetables remain fully submerged.

Strain the bones. Once you have simmered for the amount of time you like you can remove from heat and let cool a bit and then strain with a fine mesh strainer Set aside the broth to cool and allow the bones to cool. Once bones have cooled you can pick the meat off the bones and make a soup or feed to the dogs who will happily love the treat. Throw away the vegetables and bones.

Skim the fat from your broth (optional).

Pour Broth into whatever Storage containers you choose I like to put into several smaller containers so I can grab the amount I want as a serving and heat it up. Put containers in refrigerator to let broth fully cool. The result will be a hard, thick layer of fat and a bottom layer that is your bone broth (which should look like gelatinous brown jello). If desired use a fork or spoon to scoop off the top layer of fat. This will leave behind the healthy bone broth, minus the fat.and a bottom layer that is your bone broth (which should look like gelatinous brown jello).

Store your bone broth. Bone broth stores well in the refrigerator for approximately 5 days. If you make a large batch, I recommend freezing smaller batches in the freezer for up to 6 months it defrosts and reheats very well

Can’t wait to try this and see how it goes. Just a tip you might want to try this on a day you can be close to a bathroom because sometimes taking in a lot of broth can cause emergency trips to the bathroom til your body gets use to it.

I will post in the next few days the actual Bone Broth diet and what I am going to do and so ideas you might like.

Lets try this!