Organic homemade bone broth is a rich source of bioavailable collagen (especially from the feet) and minerals and is especially effective in nourishing the gut lining. It has been shown to help heal leaky gut, which is the root cause for many autoimmune diseases.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds mixed organic chicken (heads, feet, backs, wings, necks)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 medium organic carrots, diced
- 4 organic celery stalks, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 6—8 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs oregano
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Preparation
Place the chicken into 7- to 10-quart capacity slow cooker and add about 5 quarts of filtered water and the apple cider vinegar.
Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and spices (using an herb bag for the herbs helps to make the straining process easier). Add a little more water if necessary.
Simmer for 36—48 hours, skimming fat occasionally and adding a little more water.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly; discard all the solids, the herb bag, and strain through a colander into large bowl.
Pour into quart jars and refrigerate for 7—10 days or freeze for up to 3 months (when freezing, make sure you leave room for expansion in the jar).
Make my favorite gut-friendly sipping tea or gut-supportive cleanse with 8 ounces fresh warmed bone broth, 1 sprig of thyme, and ½ lemon squeezed about 1 teaspoon (up to 3 times a day for gut healing). Add bone broth to your rice, quinoa, soups, or scrambled eggs.
