Ombiuma (meat broth)

Instructions

1. Rinse the bones and meat in cold water.
2. Place them in a large pot with cold water and bring slowly to the boil.
3. Skim the surface during the first few minutes to remove impurities.
4. Add the whole onions, the carrots cut into chunks, the garlic, the bay leaf and the peppercorns.
5. Let it simmer, covered, for 2 hours, skimming now and then.
6. Remove the meat and bones, then strain the broth.
7. Adjust the seasoning with salt and serve hot, keeping the meat aside if you want to serve it separately.