Gut-Healing Bourbon Beef Shank Stew With Smoked Beef Tallow & Herbal Bone Broth

Restore your gut, reduce inflammation, and nourish your body with this slow-cooked, nutrient-rich stew featuring Fat & Fire’s signature products.

Introduction

Leaky gut, bloating, and digestive issues can leave you drained, inflamed, and miserable. But the good news is: your body knows how to heal — if you give it the right tools. This Gut-Healing Bourbon Beef Shank Stew is a powerful, slow-cooked recipe made with collagen-rich beef shank, healing herbs, and our signature Fat & Fire Smoked Beef Tallow.

Packed with nutrients that restore gut integrity, this stew is both delicious and deeply therapeutic — ideal for anyone looking to overcome leaky gut, food sensitivities, or gut-related inflammation.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs grass-fed beef shank (bone-in for maximum collagen)

• 2 tbsp Fat & Fire Bourbon Barrel Smoked Beef Tallow

• 1 tbsp Fat & Fire Spicy Seasoning (choose Mild or Hot)

• 1 head garlic, peeled and smashed

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (raw, unfiltered)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste)

• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

• 2 cups grass-fed beef bone broth (homemade or quality store-bought)

• Optional: 1 cup chopped carrots and celery (if tolerated)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat Fat & Fire tallow over medium-high heat.

3. Sear beef shanks on all sides until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side).

4. Add smashed garlic, spices, and herbs to the pot. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Pour in bone broth and apple cider vinegar, scraping up browned bits.

6. Cover and place in the oven. Bake for 4–5 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and falling off the bone.

7. Remove from oven, shred meat, discard bones (or save for broth), and stir to combine.

8. Serve warm with optional gut-friendly sides (like mashed cauliflower or sautéed cabbage).

Why This Recipe Works (for Gut Healing)

This stew is designed to repair the gut lining, reduce inflammation, and support microbiome balance.

Here’s why each ingredient matters:

• Beef shank (bone-in): Rich in glycine, glutamine, and collagen — essential for rebuilding the intestinal lining and soothing the gut.

• Fat & Fire Beef Tallow: A clean, saturated fat that supports cell membrane repair and helps reduce endotoxins linked to leaky gut.

• Garlic & herbs: Garlic contains allicin, a natural antimicrobial compound that fights harmful bacteria. Thyme and oregano are anti-inflammatory and support microbial balance.

• Bone broth: Provides gelatin, minerals, and amino acids like proline and glycine that restore gut wall integrity.

• Apple cider vinegar: Stimulates stomach acid and aids digestion — critical for breaking down proteins and absorbing nutrients.

Nutrient Breakdown

Featured Fat & Fire Products

• Bourbon Barrel Smoked Beef Tallow
  Adds deep, smoky flavor and nourishing fats your gut craves.

• Fat & Fire Spicy Seasoning
  Crafted from homegrown peppers. Heat that heals — and seals.

Tips & Variations

• Carnivore-friendly? Skip the veggies. Stick to beef, broth, and herbs.

• Want more minerals? Add organ meats like beef heart or a bit of liver.

• Low histamine tip: Use freshly cooked broth and eat immediately or freeze for later.

• Need it fast? Make in a pressure cooker: 90 minutes on high.

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