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Beef Stock

Beef Bone Broth / Stock

For extra flavor, you can drizzle a little olive oil on the bones and roast them for about an hour at 400°F before making the stock. This step will add to your prep time...
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time2 days
Total Time4 days 1 hour
Servings: 2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs beef bones (or mixed beef, lamb and pork)
  • 2 large carrots large chunks
  • 2 large celery sticks large chunks
  • 1 large onion in chunks
  • 6 cloves garlic no need to remove skins
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 1/4 cup vinegar apple cider is my favorite
  • filtered water enough to cover the bones & vegs
  • 1/2 bunch parsley w/stems
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except for parsley and salt & pepper, in a large stock pot.
  • Heat to a light boil, then adjust the burner so the stock remains at a low simmer. Simmer for 48 hours or more, checking once in a while to make sure you're not losing water. Add more water if needed.
  • Half an hour before the stock is done, add the parsley.
  • Using a large slotted spoon, remove bones, meat and vegetables. Strain stock through a fine mesh sieve or cheese cloth if desired. Add salt & pepper.
  • Let stock cool in refrigerator to solidify fat for removal. You can refrigerate the pot if you have room, or if you plan to freeze the stock, you can put the stock in jars and put them in the refrigerator.
  • Remove fat from the top. Freeze jars or pressure can per your canner's instructions (this would entail reheating the stock).

Chicken Stock

Chicken Stock

You can use any combination of chicken backs, feet, leftover poultry bones, leftovers from roasted chicken from the grocery store. Chicken feet will significantly increase the gelatin content of your stock.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 day
Total Time2 days 1 hour
Servings: 2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken bones See description above
  • 2 large carrots large chunks
  • 2 large celery stalks large chunks
  • 1 large onion cut into chunks
  • 6 cloves garlic no need to peel
  • 2 tb vinegar apple cider is my favorite
  • filtered water to cover
  • 1/2 bunch parsley stems included
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except for parsley and salt & pepper, in a large stock pot.
  • Heat to a light boil, then adjust the burner so the stock remains at a low simmer. Simmer for 24 hours or more, checking once in a while to make sure you're not losing water. Add more water if needed.
  • Half an hour before the stock is done, add the parsley.
  • Using a large slotted spoon, remove bones, meat and vegetables. Strain stock through a fine mesh sieve or cheese cloth if desired. Add salt & pepper.
  • If you find it necessary, let stock cool in refrigerator to solidify fat for removal (chicken stock usually has less fat than beef). You can refrigerate the pot if you have room, or if you plan to freeze the stock, you can put the stock in jars and put them in the refrigerator. Otherwise...
  • Freeze jars or pressure can per your canner's instructions (this would entail reheating the stock).

Super easy no-knead einkorn sourdough recipe

sourdough starter

Easy Einkorn No-knead Sourdough Bread

einkornSmallThis recipe is especially great for people who work full time -- it takes 10 minutes in the morning to throw this together and then it's ready to bake 8 or more hours later. I use Ikea's 3 quart covered casserole for baking. Here's more information about sourdough starter.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 1 3-1/2 lb loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup proofed/bubbling sourdough starter
  • 6 cups Einkorn flour
  • 2-3 cups room temp filtered water
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp citric acid totally optional!

Instructions

  • In a large bowl (preferably with a lid), add the flour, sourdough starter, water and salt and mix until blended. It should be a gluey thick batter, a little thicker than brownie batter.
  • Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for about eight hours, or until bubbly and doubled in size. In the winter, I prefer to turn my oven light on and keep the bowl in there.
  • Once the dough has risen sufficiently (8+ hours, depending on ambient temps), remove it from the oven. Place your empty covered casserole in the oven and set the oven temp 450° F.
  • Once temp is achieved, remove your casserole from the oven. CAUTION: HOT HOT HOT! Remove the lid and gently pour the dough into the casserole, being careful to not disturb too many bubbles. Cover and bake for 60 minutes. PLEASE NOTE: You may have to experiment with bake time due to altitude differences.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and remove lid. After 10-15 minutes: dump the bread out of the casserole, place on a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving. I usually leave it on the counter over night (in a plastic bag, to soften the crust) and cut it in the morning with a meat slicer.

Notes

This recipes makes a 3.5# artisan loaf that will knock your socks off! This bread is beautiful, crusty, fragrant and due to using einkorn flour, has a rich nutty flavor. Don’t forget the Kerrygold!