Ryker chuckled at his wife's concern. "This is actually going to make it smell incredible, Cora. The sharpness completely cooks off once it boils, and it'll taste amazing. Trust me."
Ryker then tossed a few chunks of turkey fat into the hot stone pot until it melted into a clear, rich oil, and threw in the crushed herbs to sauté. Instantly, a savory aroma—the likes of which had never existed in this primal world—wafted through the air. He also added a touch of the wild honey he had found the day before to balance out the flavors.
As the water came to a rolling boil, mixing with the rendered fat and the aromatic herbs, it formed a massive batch of rich, savory broth. The scent of the sautéed spices and melted fat drifted across every corner of the camp.
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