Cooking Homemade Bone Broth at the Off-Grid Cabin

TLDRIn this video, I cook homemade bone broth at our off-grid cabin. I use chicken and turkey carcasses, along with vegetables from our garden. The broth simmers for several hours until it is rich and flavorful. Once the broth is done, I strain it and then pressure can it for long-term storage.

Key insights

🍲Homemade bone broth is a nutritious and flavorful base for soups and recipes.

🔥Cooking bone broth on a fire adds a rustic touch and enhances the smoky flavor.

🏡The off-grid cabin is a peaceful retreat where we can enjoy cooking and preserving food.

🌱Using vegetables from our garden adds freshness and flavor to the bone broth.

Bone broth requires several hours of simmering to extract the nutrients and flavors from the bones.

Q&A

Why do you use chicken and turkey carcasses for bone broth?

Chicken and turkey carcasses provide a rich source of collagen and flavor, which adds depth to the broth.

Can I use store-bought vegetables instead of from a garden?

Yes, store-bought vegetables can be used in bone broth as well. However, using fresh vegetables from a garden enhances the flavor and quality of the broth.

How long does bone broth need to simmer?

Bone broth should simmer for at least 8-12 hours to fully extract the nutrients and flavors from the bones.

Why do you strain the broth before storing?

Straining the broth removes any leftover solids, resulting in a clear and smooth broth.

What are the benefits of pressure canning bone broth?

Pressure canning preserves the bone broth safely for long-term storage without the need for refrigeration.

Timestamped Summary

00:28Introducing the off-grid cabin and the purpose of the video.

02:20Preparing the chicken and turkey carcasses, along with vegetables from the garden.

07:32Simmering the bone broth for several hours to extract the flavors and nutrients.

13:11Straining the broth to remove any solids.

16:12Pressure canning the bone broth for long-term storage.