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Healing Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

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A comforting and nourishing turmeric chicken bone broth that combines anti-inflammatory turmeric with collagen-rich chicken bones for a healing and flavorful experience.

Ingredients

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  • 34 pounds chicken bones (a mix of wings, backs, and necks)
  • 2-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and sliced (or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Sea salt to taste (preferably Celtic sea salt)
  • About 12 cups filtered water

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken bones under cold water to remove any excess blood or debris. Optionally, roast bones at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes until golden brown for deeper flavor.
  2. Peel and slice fresh turmeric and ginger roots. Quarter the onion, roughly chop carrots and celery, and smash garlic cloves.
  3. Place bones into a large stockpot or slow cooker. Add turmeric, ginger, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
  4. Pour in apple cider vinegar and cover ingredients with about 12 cups (3 liters) of filtered water.
  5. Heat the pot over medium heat until it starts to gently simmer; avoid boiling. If using a slow cooker, set on low.
  6. Simmer the broth low and slow for 8-12 hours (aim for 10 hours), topping off water as needed to keep bones submerged.
  7. Occasionally skim foam or scum from the surface to keep broth clear.
  8. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pot, discarding solids.
  9. Season with sea salt to taste while broth is warm. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Stir fat back in or skim off as preferred.

Notes

[‘Roasting bones before simmering is optional but adds a deeper roasted flavor.’, ‘If using dried turmeric powder, add it around hour 6 to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Avoid boiling the broth to keep it clear and silky.’, ‘Skim foam and fat regularly to maintain broth clarity and flavor.’, ‘Fresh turmeric stains surfaces; use gloves or clean immediately.’, ‘Broth freezes well in 1-cup portions for up to 3-4 months.’, ‘Slow cooker offers hands-off convenience; stovetop allows heat control.’, ‘Add a splash of coconut milk at the end for a creamy finish if desired.’, ‘For vegetarian variation, use roasted vegetable scraps and dried mushrooms instead of bones.’]

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