Where to get bones to make bone broth?
- Contact your local butcher or visit the freezer section of your grocery store. ...
- Butcher shops often have bones in the back. ...
- Farmers markets are another option. ...
- Many farmers are selling their product online, including bones.
Most butchers will save bones to sell, especially now that more people are cooking stock, or bone broth. Some supermarket butcher shops also package bones. It doesn't hurt to ask if you don't see them in the case, because sometimes they have them in the fridge.
Beef bones are more dense than chicken bones, which yields a higher concentration of minerals and collagen compared to chicken.
Once upon a time, they used to just throw it away or give it away, but most butchers these days have found some pretty good uses for the bones.
But here's the thing: it is far, far cheaper to make bone broth at home. Most of the store bought bone broths in my tasting were priced above $10 per quart. Homemade bone broth? That'll cost you roughly the same amount of money for four to six quarts.
There's really no such thing as too much bone broth, but you can tailor your bone broth consumption for your specific health goals. For muscle gain and weight loss drink 2-6 cups daily. For gut health, try at least 2 cups of bone broth each day. For skin conditions and/or joint health, drink 2-4 cups per day.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until reduced by 1/3 or 1/2, leaving you with 6-8 cups of bone broth. The more it reduces, the more intense the flavor becomes and the more collagen is extracted. We find 12 hours to be the perfect cook time.
Bone broth is a good choice to include in your diet along with all the other foods that fight inflammation. Organic chicken or beef bone broths (or make your own) have many beneficial nutrients that will help improve bones and joints, along with all the other benefits.
You can always make your own bone broth, but if you're strapped for time, store bought is totally fine. Slayton recommends buying ones made with organic and grass-fed meat whenever possible, since you're basically distilling (and consuming) the essence of the bones. And bone broth is not just for sipping.
Raw Meaty Bones
Some of the popular types of bones fed on the raw diet are beef tails or necks from poultry and are usually available from your local butcher.
Where can I get bone marrow bones?
The best place near you to buy bone marrow is your local butcher. Find out if they stock, or can source you, bone marrow bones as they can also split the bones for you and cut them to the size you want.
Bone broth will be located in the aisle that has all the stock, broth and bullion, usually near all the canned soups. Make sure to look for the word “Bone Broth” on the label. It can be easy to miss! Fresh bone broth/stock can be found in the freezer section.
