Berkshire Pork Bone Broth

I use our Berkshire pork neckbones all the time to make bone broth. It’s very easy to make and you can use a slow cooker, instant pot or make it on top of the stove (this is easy but more time consuming and needs a bit more attention, which is why I don’t do it this way.)

This broth is delicious and gelatinous, which makes it perfect for the jelly in a traditional pork pie if you don’t want to use trotters.

It is also perfect as a substitute for both chicken and beef stock.

You can roast the neckbones first if you prefer. I use whatever veg and herbs I have but have made it with just bones, salt, pepper and onion.

Ingredients

• 2 lb ish Berkshire pork neckbones

• 1 onion peeled, and quartered

• 1 celery stalk, washed & cut in 4 pieces

• 1 carrot washed & cut in chunks

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

• 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

you can add more herbs too - sometimes I add sage and thyme and extra garlic - it depends what I have available.

Directions

Instant Pot

1. Put all ingredients in the instant pot. Cover with water - keeping below the max fill line.

2. Close lid and set vent to sealing. Cook on broth for a minimum of 3 hours. Allow broth to naturally release.

3. Strain broth through a colander.

4. Put in the fridge to cool. The broth will become quite gelatinous and any fat will rise to the top and set. This can be skimmed off and used for frying.

5. You can freeze the broth for up to 6 months to store. Put the broth into freezer bags. I lay the freezer bags in a small tray so they are all the same shape and stack better. Or use yoghurt pots, ice cube trays or even ice lolly moulds.

Stove Top

1. Place ingredients in a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming any foam that rises to the top.

2. Turn heat down to medium-low and gently simmer for 12 hours. As the broth cooks you can reduce the heat down to low and add water as it evaporates. I wouldn’t leave this broth unattended for any length of time.

3. Follow steps 3 from Instant Pot for straining and storage.

Slow Cooker

1. Place ingredients in crockpot. Cover with cold water and cook for 12 hours.

2. Follow steps 3 from Instant Pot for straining and storage.

You can use the broth for making yummy gravy, soup, stews, cooking rice or pasta in or even drink it! Enjoy!

Let me know if you make it and what is your favourite use for it.

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