Bone broth is an amazing, nutrient-dense food that can help heal and protect the lining of the gut, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation. Approximately 80% of our immune system is in the gut, so focusing on gut health is essential. It is easy to make and can be used as a healing beverage and in soups, sauces, and recipes. Bone broth can be made with beef, chicken, or fish bones, tendons, and ligaments.
Benefits of Bone Broth:
- Helps to restore, heal, and protect the mucosal lining of the digestive tract, healing leaky gut (AKA gut or intestinal impermeability), therefore reducing inflammation.
- Boosts and supports the immune system
- Improves and protects joint health
- Aids in digestion and helps to reduce symptoms such as bloating, gas, and constipation.
Instant Pot Gut Healing Bone Broth
Bone broth is an amazing, nutrient dense food that can help heal and protect the lining of the gut, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation. Approximately 80% of our immune system is in the gut, so focusing on gut health is essential.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Strainer
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 1 Carcass and bones of 1 whole organic chicken
- 2 Stalks of celery Cut in large pieces
- 2 Carrot sticks Cut in large pieces
- 1/2 Medium onion
- 1-2 Sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1-2 Sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- Filtered water Enough to cover all ingredients
Instructions
- Add the chicken carcass, bones, and all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
- Fill the pot with enough filtered water to cover all ingredients, making sure not to go over the max fill line.
- Place the lid on top and lock into place. Make sure the steam release knob is in the sealing position.
- Set your Instant Pot on High Pressure for two hours. It will take some time to build up pressure before the timer starts to countdown.
- When the two hours is up, let the pressure release naturally, about 15-30 minutes.
- Open the top of the Instant Pot, and use a slotted spoon to remove large ingredients. Strain remaining bone broth into mason jars.
Notes
- Use organic free-range chicken to avoid antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones.
- Play around with other ingredients and spices such as fish bones, garlic, and oregano.
- This recipe can also be made in a crock pot. Use the exact same ingredients and simmer for 24-48 hours.
- Use the broth as a hot healing beverage and in soups or other recipes for up to a week. Bone broth can also be frozen.
Equipment:
- This recipe uses an Instant Pot like this one and can also be made in a crockpot like this one.
- Mason jars are perfect for storing bone broth, and are also great for sauces and on the go salads.
- This strainer can be used to make broth broth and anti-inflammatory fresh ginger tea.
