You do not know what to do with your ham bone?

First of all, do not throw it away! Today, we explain why it is beneficial to include ham bone in your dishes, and, also, we suggest some recipes in this part of the ham is the star.

The first, and to be practical when manipulating, It is to split the bone in your leg ham pieces. It is best to take it to the butcher to perform cutting us. From now on, if not dry, and we will not use them immediately, We can freeze, wrapping in plastic or placing them in a freezer bag. One, Conversely, we want to use and, the most common is to make a good broth.

 

Quiet, if not're very good kitchen, you're lucky, perhaps you're at the easiest recipe in the world. Only you need 2 the 3 Iberian ham bones, and 2,5 liters of water.

First, you will whiten the bones, this is, let them soak in hot water for a while until it starts to boil, You'll notice that slowly releasing impurities. You must repeat this process at least once or twice, so do not leave it in boiling water for a long time before repeating the process again.

Then, You'll have to cook the bones. This time, If you must put them in 2,5 liters of water for approximately two hours. You will be removing fat or foam will gradually dropping.

By last, you'll have to strain it before consuming. You are ready, so you can enjoy it directly, add to your cooking or even freeze.

     

    ppoporqAdemás the intense flavor, he ham bone broth Iberian brings us many health benefits:

    • It is a source of football, and, so, strengthens the skeletal system. An interesting option for those who avoid dairy and do not eat enough leafy greens. Also has magnesium, sulfur, potassium and sodium.
    • It is a good source of amino acids. It contains glycine, It is supporting the processes of detoxification of the body and is involved in hemoglobin synthesis, and bile salts, also, helps fight stress and inflammation, promoting natural sleep. It also has a high content proline, which combined with vitamin C, It is very beneficial for skin health, nails and hair.
    • Is good for arthritis and joint pain, because it contains glucosamine and chondroitin can help mitigate the harmful and painful effects of this disease.
    • It helps repair the digestive system, as the present gelatin broth helps maintain their integrity.
    • Is good for your heart they contain peptides with cardioprotective.

    Who does not fancy a nice warm broth?