Bone Broth for Gut Health
A comforting, easy recipe for bone broth that promotes gut health.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Total Time: 735 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Broth
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds of mixed grass-fed beef or chicken bones
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, snapped in half
- 1 big splash of apple cider vinegar
- 2–3 garlic cloves, smashed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A handful of parsley or other fresh herbs (optional)
- 12 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Optional: Brown the bones in the oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes for added flavor.
- In a large pot, combine the bones and vegetables.
- Add water and a splash of vinegar.
- Heat the pot until it starts to boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
- Let the broth simmer for 12 to 24 hours.
- Strain out the solids and season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.
Notes
Patience is key when making bone broth. Store leftovers in glass containers, and keep in the fridge for up to five days or freeze in single servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bone broth, gut health, comfort food