I’m going to teach you how to make gelatinous, nourishing bone broth using two different methods. But first, I want to tell you why you’d want to make it in the first place.

The main benefit and top reason I prioritize bone broth in our home, is its ability to strengthen and protect the intestinal lining. This is because of the high collagen content (what gives good broth that “jell-o” consistency when chilled). And a healthy gut lining means a stronger immune system, improved digestion, proper nutrient absorption, reduced chronic inflammation, and lower risk of leaky gut.
“Leaky gut??” I’m glad you asked.

Symptoms of leaky gut include chronic gastrointestinal issues, chronic inflammation in the body, skin problems, low energy levels, food sensitivities, and many metabolic disorders.

Aside from the benefits bone broth offers for gut health (which are many reasons in itself!), bone broth also offers plenty more benefits such as:

joint health

hair, skin, and nail health

better sleep

muscle recovery

and….it is a great source of electrolytes, essential minerals, and protein

Now that you know some of the key benefits of bone broth, I want to give you two easy recipes for making it at home!

Method 1: Stovetop

Fill a stock pot halfway full with leftover bones from chicken, beef, pork. or whatever you have

Add any herbs, peels, vegetable scraps you have available (I like to add oregano, thyme, onion skins, fresh cloves of garlic, and some celery and carrot pieces if I have them)

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to help draw collagen more easily from the bones

Cover the contents of the pot with water

Set heat to low, cover, and allow to simmer for about 12 hours

After the pot has simmered slowly all day and the whole house is filled with a delicious aroma, you’ll carefully strain your broth, transferring it to glass jars

Leave jars of broth on the countertop until cool to touch and then transfer to refrigerator where you can store for 3-5 days

You can also freeze or pressure can broth for long term storage (Remember to leave lots of head space if freezing!)

Method 2: Instant Pot

This is the method I rely on most often. Just today, I tossed a leftover chicken shell into the Instant Pot with some herbs and was able to have soup on the table from that broth the very same evening

Add all ingredients to your Instant Pot insert that you would add to the stock pot, and cover with water

Set Instant Pot to High Pressure for 3 hours or press the Soup/Broth button if your pot has one

Remember to seal the vent and walk away until it lets you know its done!

Be careful not to remove the lid until all pressure has escaped from the Instant Pot

Strain and store in the same way discussed for the stovetop method

So quick and easy! I love that this nourishing broth, so full of benefits, can prepare itself while I do other things around our home. Then, I can use it any way I need to!

I hope you were able to receive valuable information today and will use it in your home and kitchen routines!