Description
Learn how to make a rich and nourishing gelatinous bone broth at home with this easy recipe. Slowly simmered to perfection, this collagen-packed broth is perfect as a base for soups or sipped on its own for a comforting and nutrient-rich treat.
Ingredients
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Beef Bone Broth:
- 4 pounds mixed beef bones (including marrow, knuckle, and joint bones)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 cups cold water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roast Bones: Arrange bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until deeply browned.
- Prepare Stockpot: Transfer bones to a large stockpot. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cold water. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 24 to 48 hours, skimming foam occasionally.
- Strain and Chill: Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve. Refrigerate until gelatinous. Remove solidified fat before use.
Notes
- Use bones with connective tissue for best results.
- Long simmering extracts collagen into gelatin.
- Apple cider vinegar aids in nutrient release.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 to 48 hours
- Category: Broth, Soup Base
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
