Looking for a fine British bone broth that’s made with wholesome ingredients, authentic cooking techniques and heaps of good old-fashioned integrity? You need Bullshot! Ditch powdered, processed, gloopy stocks, and instead, embrace a life with more meat, more goodness and more Bullshot!
Everything done properly
Respecting the time-honoured traditions that make our products great, Bullshot bone broths are made by roasting then slow-cooking animal bones, meaty joints and flavourful fats in pure water. This technique gives the optimum atmosphere for all the precious meaty nutrients and flavours to be released. The end result? An aromatic broth, rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and collagen. Organic apple cider vinegar, vegetables and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper are added, infusing the broth with a gourmet flavour-punch, which can be enjoyed as part of delicious recipes or as a revitalising drink.
The Bullshot standard of excellence
Fresh ingredients Our ingredients are fresh from farm to bottle. Never processed, the bones we select from our trusted suppliers are great quality for a great taste.
Cleverly cooked Never rushed, our bone broths are slow-cooked to harness the finest flavours and highest yield of nutrients possible.
No artificial preservatives Cleverly packaged in glass bottles to seal in the freshness, our bone broths don’t need any artificial preservatives.
No nasties At Bullshot, we’re passionate about creating bone broths that are as pure and natural as they possibly can be, so we only use quality bones, meats and fats from British animals.
Expertly packaged to maintain freshness Our clever (and rather lovely) little bottles keep our bone broths fresh for up to eight months, maintaining their nutrient-rich, flavourful contents so that you get the taste and goodness of a fresh product with the convenience of a store cupboard ingredient.
Why we love it so much
Perhaps it’s the great taste, perhaps it’s the nutritional profile or perhaps it’s because it’s such a natural and pure food; either way, bone broth has become a hugely popular product, and as more people continue to discover and love it, demand for this wonder product is soaring.
However, bone broth isn’t a new discovery; it’s a best-loved and well used ingredient that harks back thousands of years. It has provided a popular source of nutrition since primitive times, when our ancient ancestors would cook up the bones of the animals they hunted, ensuring they used every last part of the animal. Instinctively knowing that the valuable bones offered a nutritious elixir when cooked, they also realised that the deep, meaty taste provided substance and flavour for cooking. Fast forward to today and we now know that everything they thought was correct, with science helping to prove the value of the nutrients that can be found in slow-cooked bone broth.
Providing a rich wellness boost, bone broth is revered today by athletes, health enthusiasts and chefs alike. Eager to glean its valuable health benefits, people are using bone broth to enhance their cooking, as well as opting to drink it throughout the day as part of a healthy lifestyle. Find out more about how to enjoy bone broth here.
How to make homemade bone broth
Creating a flavoursome, homemade bone broth is surprisingly easy. This culinary delight has been cooked up in kitchens around the world for years and you’ll likely have enjoyed it as part of broth-based dishes in restaurants and high end eateries. However, while the cooking process is simple and reasonably low cost, the problem many people face when making homemade bone broth is the length of time it takes. Typically simmering for six hours or more, the cooking process requires a lot of care and patience, plus the effort of sourcing the bones in the first place. It’s for this very reason that Bullshot have created a delicious bone broth in handy, sustainable bottles, allowing you to enjoy all the goodness and flavour of a delicately brewed bone broth, but without the time and hassle. Bullshot bone broths are a pure and natural infusion, simmered with carefully selected vegetables and seasoning to give the ultimate flavour blend with no additives or nasties.
Keen to try creating your own homemade bone broth? Go for it! Follow our simple guide and infuse it with your choice of herbs, spices and seasoning.
You’ll need:
- Good quality bones
- Onions
- Your choice of vegetables; we recommend carrots, celery and garlic
- Bay leaves
- Whole black peppercorns or your own choice of seasoning
- 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar (at Bullshot, we opt only to use organic vinegars)
Equipment:
- A large pan
- A roasting tin
- A mesh strainer
- Sealable jars for storage
1. Place the bones and vegetablesin a single layer in a roasting tin and cook for 45 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 220C. Gently toss halfway through. (While it’s not essential to roast the bones first, the masters at Bullshot find that doing so helps give the broth a rich, meaty flavor and impressive, deep colour).
2. Transfer the bones and vegetables into a large pan and add bay leaves, peppercorns and any other herbs and spices you like. Add the apple cider vinegar and cover all the ingredients with cold water to roughly an inch over the top of the bones. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer on low for between 8-12 hours. Skim any foam or excess fat as needed. Add any additional seasoning to taste.
4. Strain the liquid through a mesh strainer and leave to cool. Once cold, scoop the fat from the top of the mixture. Store the broth in airtight jars. Homemade bone broth can be stored in the fridge for up to five days.
Top tips for making bone broth
- Use a variety of different bones for the ultimate flavour and nutrient boost.
- Just like the chefs at Bullshot, keep it simple; don’t add too much seasoning or too many different flavours. A simple rich, meaty bone broth offers a stunning base for recipes, and seasoning can be added to each individual recipe at the final cooking stage, creating different flavour-blends to suit each dish.
- Don’t rush! Cooking bone broth is a lengthy procedure for a very good reason. More time translates to a deeper flavor and an increased amount of nutrients gleaned from the bones.
- Use more than one pan if needed. Don’t be tempted to cram all your ingredients into one pan. Bones can be large and with vegetables added, the mixture can be too much for one pan alone. It’s important that the bones are fully submerged. Use two or three pans if you need to and simply blend the broths together at the end of the process once the solid ingredients are removed.
- Try using a slow cooker. This is a great option for cooking up a batch of bone broth and eliminates the need for leaving the hob on all day. Check out this slow cooker recipe from the BBC.
Which bones to use and where to source them from?
The most important thing when purchasing bones is to consider where they’ve come from. Here at Bullshot, we only use British, responsibly-sourced bones from our trusted suppliers. In basic terms, the healthier and happier the animals, the more nutrients their bones will produce. Local butchers, farmers or trusted market traders should all be able to supply you with a good selection of high quality bones, plus they’ll have the capacity to cut them to the right size for your pan. For chicken bone broth, you can use the leftover chicken carcass from a roast dinner to create a flavourful, nutrient-filled broth. Turkey bones are a great option too.
Opt for a good selection of different bones, as each will yield slightly different nutrients. Knuckles, joints, feet and marrowbones are all gelatin-rich and will produce a thick broth full of goodness. Short ribs, shank and oxtail will all add a rich, meaty flavour, and furthermore, roasting them before simmering them will yield a deeper flavour still.
If all else fails, and you find that you simply don’t have endless hours to create bone broth from scratch, reach into your cupboard and take out a glorious little bottle of Bullshot, open and pour! Super simple and every bit as tasty!
Give it a try… go on… treat your taste buds
Keen to try your first taste of utterly delicious Bullshot and experience its benefits for yourself? You can find Bullshot in selected retailers or you can order from our range right here and enjoy the convenience of having it delivered direct to your door.