Ultra-Gelatinous Bone Broth Postpartum & Gut Healing
Mineral-Rich • Collagen-Packed • Gut & Skin Healing
This deeply nourishing bone broth is loaded with marrow bones, oxtail, pork feet, and chicken backs, feet, and wings — all slow-simmered with fresh herbs and veggies for 36 hours at high altitude to create an ultra-gelatinous, mineral-dense elixir that’s amazing for joints, skin, gut lining, and postpartum recovery.
Ingredients (Makes ~1 gallon)
Bones
1.1 lb pork feet
1.05 lb mixed pork bones
1.75 lb oxtail
1 lb marrow bones
0.9 lb chicken feet
1.25 lb chicken backs
0.9 lb chicken wings
Veggies & Seasonings
1.5 onions, quartered (skin on)
1 celery stalk, chopped
10 oz baby carrots + 16 oz large carrots, chopped
1.5 tsp minced garlic
1 bay leaf
½ tsp black peppercorns
2-3 sprigs each rosemary, sage, thyme (or ~1 tbsp chopped total)
Tiny pinch ground clove (⅛ tsp or less)
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals)
1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste after cooking)
Instructions
Roast Bones (for flavor depth)
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Spread bones on a roasting pan and roast 30-45 min, until browned.
Optional: toss veggies in olive oil and roast alongside bones.
Load the Slow Cooker
Add roasted bones & veggies to your slow cooker.
Add herbs, spices, ACV, and salt.
Fill with filtered water to about 1" below lid.
Slow Cook to Extract
Set to Low for 24-36 hours.
Keep lid slightly vented if concerned about steam buildup.
No stirring needed.
Final Steps
Strain: Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pot. Discard or compost solids.
Cool: Let sit 30-60 min, then refrigerate.
A thick gelatin layer should form. Skim fat if desired (save it as tallow or use for cooking instead of olive oil and butter!).
Notes
Ingredient Benefits:
Bones (feet, backs, wings, oxtail, marrow) = Loaded with collagen, amino acids & minerals to rebuild gut lining, strengthen joints & support skin elasticity.
Onion, celery, carrots = Rich in minerals & prebiotic fibers that support digestion & immune function.
Garlic, ginger, cloves = Naturally anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial to protect the gut & reduce inflammation.
Fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme) = Rich in antioxidants, support detox pathways & reduce stress on the body.
Apple cider vinegar = Helps extract calcium & minerals from bones into the broth.
Sea salt & pepper = Provide trace minerals & balance fluid levels.
Serving Suggestions:
Sip warm by the mug with a splash of lemon or ACV for brightness.
Use as a rich base for soups, stews, or sauces.
Stir in a dollop of ghee or butter before sipping for even deeper nourishment.
Great for postpartum recovery or whenever you need an immunity boost.
Storage Tips:
Fridge: Lasts 5 days.
Freezer: Keeps 6+ months in mason jars (leave 1" headspace), silicone trays, or deli containers.
Reheat gently on the stove…avoid high microwave temps to preserve nutrients.
