dem bones, dem bones, dem beef bones...
So why would you want to even buy a bag of bones??
The answer is stock...bouillon, BROTH! Whatever you call it, it has a multitude of health benefits...
Since the dawn of time to present - age old sages and healers, modern day medicine, acupuncturists, mid-wives, even your very own grandmother - have heralded homemade broth as the magic elixir...the panacea...the cure all. In fact, a South American Proverb states, "Good broth will resurrect the dead." And any chef worth his weight - will tell you that homemade broth is the backbone to almost any classic cuisine.
Meat stocks have played a vital role in food traditions and in handed-down recipes the world over. Even right here in the South, we use it in soups, stews, and gravies...but as our lives become more and more fast paced we forget what down home cookin' and food for the soul really tastes like, just how easy it can be to make...and most importantly, how important the basics really are.
NOT just another old wives tale...
Move over "Better than Bouillon" cause we have something EVEN BETTER!
Most of the "over the counter" stock prescriptions rarely carry the same benefits as homemade bone broth. And only when stock is made from the freshest and healthiest ingredients is it considered a SUPERFOOD. And here's why...
- Bone Broth is packed full of protein, gelatin, calcium, chondroitin, glucosamine, collagen, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, and numerous other vitamins and minerals.
- Glucosamine and other richly packed glycosaminoglycans, as well as collagen are all vital players in joint health. and can help in the healing of joint pain and injuries - including rheumatoid arthritis...all found in bone broth!
- Ingesting (instead of injecting!) all that collagen actually improves the quality of your hair, skin, & nails.
- True gelatin - same as the gelatin found in bone broth - is known to help cure gastrointestinal problems, such as, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities (including aiding those who are celiac), and even autoimmune diseases.
- Bone broth also carries tons of the amino acid, glycine which aids the liver in detoxification.
- And did I mention that it is also fantastic for bone density, eye and brain function and even helps fight free radical damage?
It is the miracle brew for optimal health! Use it in....
- slow cooked stews
- delicious bloody marys
- rice (in place or mixed in with the water used!)
- sauteed veggies
- salad dressing
- fondue with it!
- or replace your daily cup of coffee or tea with it and reap all the benefits on a daily basis!! (Really! Many people swear by it!)
the recipe.
ingredients
- 2 carrots, chopped medium
- 2 celery stalks, chopped medium
- 1 medium onion, chopped medium
- 7 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3.5 lb of beef bones
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- water
method
- Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker…
- …drop in the beef bones…
- …tuck in the bay leaves, sprinkle on a wee bit of salt, drizzle the vinegar on the bones…
- …and add enough water to cover everything.
- Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- When it’s ready, pour the broth through a strainer, and discard the solids.
- …store the liquid in a large CorningWare or glass container for later.
- The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months.
- The broth may look jello-y after refrigerated - When you’re ready to use for a recipe or simply as a soup on it's own, reheat on the stove top or microwave
- If you find it is too fatty- scrape the top layer of solidified fat off before re-heating. Although this should not be such a problem with Piedmontese.
where to find us this week.
- Tuesday, Oconee Farmers Market, downtown watkinsville, 4-7 pm
- Thursday, Central Bishop Market, downtown Bishop, 4-7 pm
- Saturday, Oconee Farmers Market, downtown Watkinsville, 8 am - 1 pm
Hope to see y'all there!
For the love of community and all things farming,
Your local farmers,
Will, Matt, Dana & John
The Pastures of Rose Creek, LLC
1051 Rose Creek Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706.254.9391
575.613.2029
1051 Rose Creek Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706.254.9391
575.613.2029
