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Bone broth is a staple that almost everyone has made before. However, some people find it tastes really horrible. That's why avoiding these mistakes will change everything for good!

Bone Broth Mistakes To Avoid Are:

1. Skipping the Blanching 
If you think bone broth is too funky, you’ve probably had to suffer through a mug or bowl that was made without blanching. This step, to be done before roasting and boiling, removes any impurities  from the bones. To blanch, cover the bones with cold water, bring to a boil, and let them cook at an aggressive simmer for 20 minutes before draining and roasting.

2. Not Roasting Bones
This browns and caramelizes them, and we all know what browned and caramelized means: Better flavor. Don’t be afraid to really take the bones to the limit: Crank the oven up high—a bold 450˚, says senior food editor Andy Baraghani. Lily Freedman, test kitchen contributor, also adds that you have to put in ample oven time.
3. Adding Too Much “Stuff”
According to Baraghani, a good bone broth doesn’t need much more than bones and a few choice aromatics, like onions, garlic, and black pepper.   This is not the best place to dump all of your compost scraps. Keep the flavor focused and concentrated.

4. Not Using a Large Enough Stockpot
Use the biggest, heaviest stockpot you’ve got, and fill it up with your roasted bones, plus your selection of aromatics. Add just enough water to cover, bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cover.

5. Not Simmering  Long Enough
Saffitz recently made one that she kept on the stove overnight. Because the bones used are thick and hardy, they have a lot of flavor to offer up.
6. Letting  Broth Cool Slowly
Not to alarm you, but hot broth can be a breeding ground for bacteria—and not the good kind. “Cool it as quickly and efficiently as possible,” says Saffitz. This will also keep the broth fresher for longer. Once you’ve strained out the bones, she recommends adding ice and transferring it to a shallow and wide container, where it will lose heat more rapidly.

Finished!

Now that you know what mistakes to stop making your bone broth will be better than ever- Have you made these mistakes?

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Article Source: Bon Appetit