Still Working on Stock

I have struggled with my meat stock but I am happy to report that lately I have had lots of success. 

I roasted a pastured raised chicken.

 I deboned it for our meals. (2 meals)

Using all the bones and extras, including the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan, I refrigerated and soaked the bones over night in water with a bit of vinegar till the next day when I cooked it for a few hours. 

After the cooking I strained out all the chicken parts, refrigerated the stock overnight and the next day ... look what I found .. all this beautiful gelatin! Wahoo!! 

{From Web MD}

Gelatin is a protein made from animal products.

Gelatin is used for weight loss and for treating osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and brittle bones (osteoporosis). Some people also use it for strengthening bones, joints, and fingernails. 

Gelatin is also used for improving hair quality and to shorten recovery after exercise and sports-related injury.

In manufacturing, gelatin is used for preparation of foods, cosmetics, and medicines.

How does it work?

Gelatin contains collagen, which is one of the materials that make up cartilage and bone. This is why some people think gelatin might help for arthritis and other joint conditions.

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