Bone Broth

Bone Broth

INGREDIENTS

3-5 lbs FFF Beef Bones
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped 
1 medium head garlic, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 cups water, or more as needed to cover
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 ½ teaspoons kosher/pink Himalayan salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place chicken bones, garlic cloves, carrots, celery, and onion on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
3. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Transfer roasted bones and vegetables into a 6-quart slow cooker.
5. Add vinegar, salt, and peppercorns.
6. Cover completely with water and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, adding 1 to 2 cups more water during the cooking process, to keep bones submerged.
7. Strain broth using a fine mesh strainer. Pour into jars and refrigerate until ready to use.
8. Enjoy!

If you're unsure about bone broth and maybe even a little grossed out at the thought (don't worry ~ we had to get used to the idea too!), here are 5 reasons why you should start incorporating it into your diet!

1. Treats leaky gut syndrome
2. Overcomes food intolerances and allergies
3. Improves joint health
4. Reduces cellulite
5. Boosts immune system