Can any bones (but specifically Beef Shortribs) be used to make bone broth AFTER they've done a stint in the crockpot?
Today, I have beef shortribs in the crockpot for Caribbean Beef Ribs for hubby's birthday. After we're done feasting, are the bones still usable for making bone broth?
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Yes and no... You can certainly toss them in a pot and let it simmer for a few hours, you'll extract some flavor and there's no danger. But broth usually uses bones that have only been roasted, not cooked low and slow in liquid as I'm guessing you did in the crock pot. Depending on how long you cooked the previous dish, some or most of the flavor and even the gelatin could already have been extracted. Speaking of that previous dish, any spices used will most likely have imparted some flavor to the bones while cooking, which will then end up in the broth.
Personally, a lightly flavored Caribbean broth doesn't sound particularly appealing to me; I would just toss the bones. But there shouldn't be any danger to trying it if it does appeal to you.
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Can you use short ribs for bone broth?
The prep work is minimal, and the beef short ribs cook in the crockpot for an easy braised recipe that's super versatile.Can you use any bones for bone broth?
You can make bone broth using bones from just about any animal \u2014 pork, beef, veal, turkey, lamb, bison, buffalo, venison, chicken, or fish. Marrow and connective tissues like feet, hooves, beaks, gizzards, or fins can also be used. Bone broth is made by boiling down animal bones and connective tissue.Can you use beef rib bones for stock?
You simply cover the rib bones, a few cups of vegetables and a handful of herbs with water and allow the stock to cook to full flavor. One of the benefits of making your own stock is that you can control the ingredients. By skimming away fat and using herbs instead of salt, you'll keep the fat and sodium content low.Can you use beef rib bones for bone broth?
There are the thin flanken or Korean-style short ribs, which are cross-cut sections that, once marinated, cook quickly over a grill or in a saut\xe9 pan {like this recipe: eat with your hands}. Then, there are short ribs that are best for making a rich beef bone broth.How to Make Rich \u0026 Gelatinous Beef Bone Broth - Bone Broth Recipe
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I'm not a bone expert, but I took the habit of making stock whenever I have bones left, whether it was chicken, beef or mutton so far, and I don't see why it wouldn't work with beef shortribs!
I have never heard of some kinds of bones being dangerous, or simply bad for stocks, but maybe just that some might be tastier than the others.
I watch a lot of French cooking shows and these guys make broth out of any type of bone you can imagine! More seriously, that's an interesting question and I can't find anywhere that some types of bones are bad, it seems that you can really use them all...
Let us know what the result will be!
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