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So, I made homemade chicken stock today from the bones of all the chicken I've been eating. I figured it'd be a nice change of pace in the diet to add some homemade soups... but I was a little disappointed in the consistency of the broth.
I soaked the bones in cold water for about an hour, and then I started the boiling/simmering process. I let it simmer four a few hours actually. It's not as gelatinous as I was hoping it would be, which I know means I did not successfully draw out all of the nutrients from the bone.
I read that adding Apple Cider Vinegar to the mix before starting the cooking process helps draw nutrients from the bone... but I didn't risk putting vinegar in for reasons I need not explain here :)
Does anyone have experience or success with getting all of the nutrients out of the bones without having to add vinegar? I would definitely appreciate some advice! I'm really new to the kitchen, and virtually everything is a big mistake the first time around, but it's nice to know I'm heading in the right direction...
Thanks, and bon appetit!
Hannah
Dr. B does not want us to
Dr. B does not want us to make our own broth because it can be too strong for us especially early on in treatment. She has us use store bought broth because it isn't as concentrated. Look for a broth without yeast or sugar. I believe Pacific is the brand she has approved, but look at all the labels just to be safe!
This broth issue has always
This broth issue has always confused me. How come we can use store-bought broth, which I am sure is not made with spring water? I have just used Poland Spring when making soup for a long time because I found I reacted to store bought broth. I'm just curious if anyone can explain why it's approved.
No vinegar and actually hard
No vinegar and actually hard to believe but you shouldn't eat bone broth either. i found myself getting worse with it and then Dr B posted a blog about homemade broth. Do a search of Bone broth on her blog. I am in a rush but real quick- it is basically too healthy in a way and causes more inflammation
Sorry- should have read the
Sorry- should have read the other posts first before I posted the same answer!
Matia said it's ok to make
Matia said it's ok to make chicken broth if only with chicken breast and not the bones. I am sure this won't taste as flavorful or nutritous, but it's still better than store bought. Whenever i get a bad cold/flu, that's all I crave, mom's homemade chicken broth made with whole chicken...but my bladder always got very unhappy very quickly. Better stick with Matia's diet.
And Hannah, (this coming from
And Hannah, (this coming from the sister of an expert and salt-using- chef), himalayan pink salt is your friend (If you tolerate it) now, and later, when you are allowed bone broth after treatment. I think we don't realize how much salt is needed to enhance broth and other things!! Not that you need to use any or some salt, but it is a magic flavor enhancer, even above vinegar which it seems we should only use in moderation after treatment...(lemon after treatment is healthier....) Himalayan has many minerals and is more balanced than other salts. You can buy it in bulk.
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