Bone Broth: The New Superfood

There's nothing new about bone broth, but what Phil served me when I visited he and his family in August was different, and better, than anything I'd had before.  Phil and his family are using diet to deal with many health issues, including digestion and arthritis.  Bone broth is becoming so popular you can find it on menus in fine dining establishments, and take out broth is available in health oriented fast food restaurants.

The health benefits are amazing.  One serving of broth has 18 grams of protein, almost as much as a steak!  The marrow from the broth contains vitamin A, K2, Omega 3's and Omega 6's.  The bone itself provides calcium, phosphorous, sodium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and silicon.  The connective tissue from the bone provides glucosomine and chrondroitin.  Connective tissues is made up of collagen, which is good for skin.  The broth, when finished, can be frozen in ice cube trays in the freezer, then transferred to an airtight bag for individual use.  The bone broth drink will help those who have trouble with inflammation, weight loss, joint health, bone health and sleep and brain function.  In other words, it will help everyone.  The process of making it is time consuming, but I plan to make a large quantity at one time, maybe enough for 60 servings.  Here's the recipe, if you care to try it.  I will tell you it's delicious and VERY filling.

                           Bone Broth

Bones, including cartilege, from chicken, turkey, lamb, pig, beef (lots of them)
Big pot of water, seasoned with salt, bay leaves, and any seasonings you like.  I will add a chopped onion and some carrots to the broth.

The basic recipe says to cook the above ingredients in a huge pot for 4-24 hours!  The longer, the better.  Longer will make the broth more intense.  Strain out the veggies and and any little pieces of cartilege and bone.  Put in large ice cube trays and freeze.  Then transfer to plastic bags for individual use.  Phil's recipe was a little different.  He roasted the bones overnight at a low oven temp before transferring to the pot with water.  He thinks that makes the bones more flavorful.  I will do the shorter method.

To serve, put bone broth ice cube in cup with 1/2 cup of water.  Heat.  Add a grate of fresh ginger or any other flavor you want.  Experiment and have fun with this delicious new (to me) way to get a lot of vitamins and minerals and enjoy a great cup of broth while doing so.