Making bone broth is one of those recipes/activities that has become a staple in my kitchen. I don’t always get to have leftover turkey bones from Thanksgiving (if I’m not hosting, I’m not usually making the turkey), but turkey carcasses make the bestest of bone broths in my opinion. Usually, I’m making bone broth from an organic chicken carcass.
Bone broth may seem “new,” with the Primal, Paleo and Keto diet movements, et all, but it’s actually steeped in history. From the root word meaning “restore,” the first “restaurants” were places you could go to get restorative bone broth, for the ill or the weary with travel.
It’s not hard to make and it’s so, so very good for you. I think everyone should learn how. So I thought I’d provide my must read list of resources to help spread the madness.
In my opinion, the list of links below represent some of the best information available on bone broth. Not just instructions, but why’s and variations. I think nearly half of these links are from doctors, which is nice if you want to learn *how* bone broth can help the body heal. With loved ones in my family suffering from diverticulitis and Lyme disease, I was especially interested in how bone broth could be helpful in healing from those diseases. I was raised on nutritional thinking and natural healing, so digging into resources on managing diverticulitis or healing Lyme naturally was second nature to me. The Eater.com link below provides more on the history of bone broth. Comparative recipes and methods can be found via the other links.
The 7 day broth link, and a post from a chef that I couldn’t find again (sorry), are the resources that convinced me to cook my chicken bones for at least 5 days. In fact, I often crock pot my bones 7-10 days with no problems. Works great. I also use my Instant Pot when I want a quick fix just right now. It’s a good broth, but there’s something I prefer about a week-long simmering broth that I drink from and add herbs and vegetables to every day.
I’ve researched through far more than just these articles, but didn’t save everything I’ve read. Hopefully this list will arm you with solid information and help get you started on your own.
Tell me how it goes!
http://chriskresser.com/how-to-prevent-diverticulitis-naturally
http://primaldocs.com/members-blog/commit-to-your-health-drink-bone-broth
http://www.amymyersmd.com/2014/05/roasted-chicken-gut-healing-bone-broth
http://terrywahls.com/homemade-bone-broth
http://draxe.com/diverticulitis-diet
http://draxe.com/natural-strategies-to-cure-lyme-disease
http://draxe.com/lyme-disease-natural-remedies
http://draxe.com/the-healing-power-of-bone-broth-for-digestion-arthritis-and-cellulite
http://draxe.com/recipe/beef-bone-broth
http://realfoodrn.com/7-day-bone-broth/
http://drhenriroca.com/2014/05/bone-broth-benefits
http://nourishedandnurtured.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-make-bone-broth-and-my-favorite.html
http://www.thepiggery.net/pigblog/bone-broth-recipe
http://paleoleap.com/making-fresh-bone-stock
http://wellnessmama.com/5888/how-to-make-bone-broth
http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-bone-broth-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-215311
http://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/difference-stock-broth-bone-broth-article
http://www.eater.com/2015/2/12/8025027/what-is-bone-broth-and-why-is-everyone-talking-about-it
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cooking-with-bones/#axzz3cVjrOSAd
Do you have other good bone broth links?
Please share them with me in the comments below!