Re: Re: long simmering stock question

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> I have found that the healthier the animal was, the longer it takes

> to get the bones soft. Feed-lot soup bones usually take 24 hours from

> my experience. With organic grass-fed beef it usually takes 48 hours

> (from my experience). Halfway through this time period I briefly take

> the bones out of the broth and take all the meat off the bones

> (because it DOES get overdone).

I've decided that it is best to take out the meat as soon as it is tender -

it really doesn't need to simmer forever.

Kris