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Everyone loves to overcomplicate bone broth But when you think about it… broth is just a mixture of 1. Bones 2. Water 3. Heat It’s REALLY easy to make. Let me show you how 👇 Before that, understand that broth isn’t a fad. Hippocrates prescribed it to rid his people of digestive issues. The ancient Egyptians cured cure colds and reversed asthma. The Chinese famously used it for thousands of years in TCM. Broth is believed to boost a person's qi, heal the gut and improve the quality of blood. Broth IS the super antibiotic & prophylaxis you never knew you needed ‼️ And modern science only confirms all of this. We now know that broth is: 1. Rich in gelatin and collagen, which directly supports gut health, soothes your digestive lining & reduces inflammation. 2. Rich in proline and glycine which are amino acids that support joint health in a big way. They are key ingredients for the body to repair and build connective tissue. Glycine also promotes deep and more restorative sleep. You know what's so beautiful about broth? Broth is all that you feed it. Think of it as a sponge that absorbs and concentrates flavors and more importantly the nutrients of EVERY ingredient you add. It's magical. Blood pressure is low and you need more potassium in your diet? Just drop some kale in your broth and you'll get all that potassium. So, how do you make your own broth? You're going to need: • High quality bones Choose large, dense bones that have connective tissue that will need breaking down. Examples: Knuckle bones, marrow bones, oxtail, chicken feet, wings, etc • Very Fresh Vegetables Anything you want. Celery, leeks, carrots, kale. Experiment with various vegetables, they all add a slightly different flavor profile to your broth. • Herbs & Spices Rosemary. Thyme. Garlic. Onions. Tellicherry peppercorns. Again, experiment with different herbs and spices, and even use the skins (of onions) and the stems of herbs! This is also the opportunity to throw quality scraps and random things you'd never really consume (like parmigiano reggiano rinds and carrot tops) Note: Don't skimp on the quality of any of the ingredients. Buy the best quality you can. The last thing you want to do is leach harmful herbicides in a pot of healthy broth. Now that you have your ingredients, you're going to need a stainless steel pot (minimally 3-ply) and quality water (spring is best). Step 1: Place bones in pot Rinse your bones and place them in your pot. They should cover no more than a third. Step 2: Fill with water Fill the pot with water until it's about an inch off the top. It might seem like too much, but trust — the water will reduce as the broth cooks. Get the pan on medium heat and let it come to a simmer (medium sized bubbles only, if the bubbles become big REDUCE heat!) Step 3: Remove SCUM! Scum is the nasty bits in bones we want to get rid of. Getting this out is also key in making a clear broth. The good thing is that scum rises to the top. Just skim it off the top. Step 4: Wait This is where you let the magic happen. Simply let the broth simmer and the bones will release everything they have. Step 5: Add Vegetables I like adding all my vegetables, herbs & spices towards the end (about 2 hours before completion). Before you do, remove any more scum that rises to the surface. And... you're done! Let it cool and fill a few glass jars in serving size. This way, you can freeze as many as you like in the freezer and very easily keep a month's supply FRESH. Simply transfer to the refrigerator whenever you want to use it. Pour it on a pan to heat up in the morning, and sip on it first thing. Liquid gold for your gut. Trust me... Do this ONCE! And you'll understand just how beneficial it is. Broth made this way completely destroys ANY bone broth you buy off the shelf. It's cheaper AND more nutritious. Literally a no brainer. "Just one cup of bone broth every morning on an empty stomach would change so many lives"