The secret to a happier gut
Looking for a cozy way to support your gut health this winter? Try bone broth! This timeless recipe provides soothing comfort and digestive support. Enjoy as a warm beverage or use as a base for delicious soups and stews.
Gana’s go-to bone broth
Ingredients:
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6-8 beef bones (marrow bones preferred) or a chicken carcass (chicken feet optional for added collagen)
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (ACV) - to help extract minerals
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Water - enough to cover the bones
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Optional add-ins:
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Veggies: Carrots, onion, celery
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Seasonings: Bay leaves, fresh thyme or parsley, salt, pepper
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Instructions:
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Prepare: Roast beef bones at 400°F for 30 - 40 minutes to enhance flavor (optional).
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Start broth: Add bones, ACV and water to a stockpot. Let sit for 30 minutes.
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Simmer gently: Simmer on low heat, skimming foam off as needed.
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Beef bones: 6 -10 hours.
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Chicken parts: 6 - 8 hours.
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Tip: The longer the cooking time, the richer the broth will become.
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Add optional veggies: Toss in vegetables and herbs in the last 2-3 hours.
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Finish: Strain, cool, and store in the fridge or freezer.
Tip: Broth should be rich in color and may have a gelatinous texture once cooled, indicating high collagen content.
Tip: You can buy bones from the butcher at your local market or from the meat farmer at your neighborhood’s farmers market.
Pair with Digestive Enzymes for maximum benefits
Bone broth is incredibly nourishing — full of minerals, collagen, and gut-strengthening nutrients. To fully absorb its benefits, pair with Smidge® Digestive Enzymes. Our two gentle enzyme blends support your digestion so you can get the most out of every nutrient-packed sip.*
Gana, our product manager and traditional naturopath, shared this recipe — her go-to for nourishing her family. Read more about Gana, here!
