Veal Joint Broth
This traditional veal joint broth is a slow-simmered, mineral-rich preparation designed to support digestion, joint health, and overall vitality. Made with nourishing vegetable peelings and greens, the broth gently extracts beneficial compounds into a warming, restorative liquid meant to be enjoyed hot or warm.
- 1 clean fresh, uncut veal joint
- Cold water enough to cover the joint halfway in the pot
- 1 small stalk of celery
- 1 –1½ cups apple peelings about ½-inch thick
- 2 cups potato peelings about ½-inch thick
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 2 beets grated
- 1 large parsnip
- 1 onion
- ½ cup okra use canned if fresh is unavailable, or substitute 1 teaspoon powdered okra
Wash the veal joint thoroughly in cold water.
Place the veal joint into a large cooking pot and cover it halfway with water.
Add all vegetables and greens to the pot, finely cut or prepared as listed.
Simmer gently for 4 to 5 hours.
Strain off the liquid and discard all solid ingredients.
You should have approximately 1½ quarts of broth.
Drink hot or warm. Store refrigerated.