Description
Learn how to make a nourishing bone broth at home using beef or chicken bones, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This slow-cooked recipe yields a flavorful and nutrient-rich broth that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for soups and stews.
Ingredients
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For the Bone Broth:
- 2–3 pounds beef bones or chicken bones (with marrow and some meat attached)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 10 cups water
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bone Broth: Place bones in a large stockpot or slow cooker. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Pour in water to cover the bones by about an inch. Let sit for 30 minutes before cooking to allow vinegar to extract minerals from the bones.
- Cook the Broth: Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during the first hour. Simmer gently for at least 12 hours, up to 24 hours for beef bones (6-8 hours for chicken bones) to extract maximum flavor and nutrients.
- Season and Strain: Add salt to taste during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container. Discard solids.
- Chill and Store: Let broth cool, then refrigerate. Once chilled, remove any solidified fat from the surface before using or storing.
Notes
- Use roasted bones for a richer flavor.
- Bone broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for several months.
- Drink as a warm nourishing broth or use as a base for soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-24 hours
- Category: Broth, Base
- Method: Simmering, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
