Pork Backbone Soup Stock

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   Bring plenty of water to a boil.

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   Add the pork backbone and bring back to a boil.

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   Cook over high heat for 2 minutes.

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   Drain the bones into a colander and rinse them with cold water.

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   If any bloody bits remain the soup will be cloudy, so take them off.

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   Peel the onion and cut into quarters.

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   Break the backbone apart at the joints into small pieces.

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   Wash the pot out well and put in the bones with the onions.

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   Add 4 liters of water.

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    Set the heat to medium.

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    Just before the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low.

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    Simmer slowly while skimming off the scum.

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    Be careful not to let it come to a rolling boil.

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    Simmer for 3 to 4 hours.

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    When the soup has reduced to half (2 liters), it's done.

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    (If it has reduced more than 2 liters, add water.)

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    Use the soup for miso ramen!

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    For chicken bone soup, see.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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