Description
Hearty bone broth simmers slowly, releasing rich flavors that comfort and nourish the soul. Homemade liquid gold delivers deep nutrients and warmth, inviting you to savor each nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Bones and Meat:
- 23 lbs (900 g-1.4 kg) beef bones, chicken carcasses, or a mix (preferably with joints or marrow bones)
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- 12 cups (2.8 liters) water
- Salt, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Enhance bone flavor by roasting them in a 400F (200C) oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Transfer roasted bones into the slow cooker, carefully layering with chopped vegetables, aromatic herbs, bay leaves, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for depth.
- Completely submerge ingredients with cool water, ensuring all components are fully covered within the slow cooker vessel.
- Configure slow cooker to low temperature setting, allowing the liquid to gently simmer and extract maximum nutrients over 12-24 hours, periodically removing any foam or impurities that surface.
- After extended cooking time, carefully extract and discard solid bone and vegetable remnants using a sturdy strainer or fine mesh sieve.
- Pour strained broth through a clean filter into a spacious container, capturing all rich, concentrated liquid while eliminating potential sediment.
- Allow broth to cool naturally to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator for chilling.
- Once thoroughly cooled, optionally remove solidified fat layer from the broth’s surface for a clearer, leaner liquid.
Notes
- Enhance bone broth’s flavor by optional roasting bones before slow cooking, which caramelizes proteins and develops deeper, richer taste profiles.
- Maximize nutrient extraction by simmering bones low and slow for extended periods, allowing collagen, minerals, and amino acids to fully release into broth.
- Achieve crystal-clear broth by consistently skimming foam and impurities during cooking process, ensuring clean and pure liquid without cloudiness.
- Customize broth for dietary needs by selecting specific bone types like grass-fed beef, organic chicken, or wild-caught fish to match nutritional preferences and health goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-24 hours
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg