All cooks recognize the fact that the taste and aroma of borscht will largely depend on the quality of the broth, so its preparation should be given sufficient attention.
The taste of the broth itself will depend on the main component - meat.
First of all, it is worth mentioning that classic recommendations call for choosing meat with bones. Thanks to this, the broth acquires a unique taste, reminiscent of home cooking.
You can choose a boneless product, but the flavor will be less concentrated.
It is important to remember that you should not buy dietary meat for borscht. The soup should be moderately rich and fatty, so the meat should be appropriate.
The ideal choice would be a piece that has layers of fat.
In order for not only the broth to be tasty, but also the borscht itself, it is worth choosing a quality product, the meat fibers of which look soft. In this case, the soup will be ideal.