Wealden Times | WT201 | November 2018 | Gift supplement inside

Food
Bone broth
Makes approximately 1 litre* Prep time: 15 minutes.
Cooking time: 5-8 hours (depending on type of bones).
Use bones left over from a Sunday roast, or ask the butcher
for some. If using a chicken carcass, make up the weight with
added chicken wings. If you are using raw bones, roast them
first for more flavour. Purists make it with bones from organic,
grass-fed cattle, which you can buy frozen online.
• 1½ kg bones, chopped
into chunks if possible
and preferably raw.
(Chicken or beef work
well).
• A glug of light olive oil
• 2 medium-sized carrots,
washed and roughly
chopped, but not peeled
• 2 celery sticks, washed
and roughly chopped
• 2 onions, cut into rough
chunks with skins on
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1½ litres water
• 2 tsps of whole black
peppercorns
• 1 tsp salt
1Spread the bones evenly
across a shallow roasting
tray, toss in the oil and roast
in a medium oven for 40
minutes, until golden brown.
2Transfer to large saucepan
or stock pot, add the
vegetables, herbs and other
ingredients, pour water over,
place on the hob and bring to
the boil.
3A scum will rise to the
surface at this point. Skim
off with a spoon and then turn
the heat down to a simmer or
transfer to a slow cooker (or a
deep casserole pot and place in
a low oven - gas 2/140c).
4Simmer slowly for 5 hours
(chicken) or 8 hours
(beef). Long, slow cooking
is important, as this will
soften the bones, drawing out
collagen and other nutrients.
Check water levels and top up
if needed.
5Once cooked, allow to
cool, remove any fat that
collects on the surface, strain
through a sieve and either use,
or refrigerate.
6Keeps in the fridge for 3-4
days. Can be frozen*
Wine+
Packed full of collagen, keratin and
all-important healthy fats, something
with noticeable acidity which will cut
through and refresh your palate, is the
perfect pairing. We suggest a young,
fresh and zippy Sherry from the south
of Spain. Fino Classic, Fernando y
Castillo (Perfect Partners,
Cranbrook £11.65)
matches perfectly.
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