PrintNourishing Homemade Bone Broth
This slow-simmered broth is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for sipping or using as a base for your favorite soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 1 day 40 minutes
- Yield: About 3 QT
- Category: Beverage, Soup Base
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Traditional, Homestead
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2-3 lbs beef bones (marrow, knuckle, or a mix) OR chicken carcass/bones
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2 carrots, roughly chopped
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2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
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1 onion, quartered
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3-4 garlic cloves, smashed (optional)
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals)
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1-2 bay leaves
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10-12 cups filtered water (enough to cover bones)
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Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste (add at the end)
Instructions
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Prep Bones (Optional) – Roast beef bones at 400°F for 30 minutes to deepen the flavor.
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Assemble Ingredients – Place bones, vegetables, vinegar, and bay leaves in a stockpot or slow cooker. Cover with water.
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Simmer Low & Slow –
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On stovetop: bring to a boil, reduce to low, and simmer uncovered 12–24 hours.
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In slow cooker: set on low for 18–24 hours.
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In Instant Pot: pressure cook on high for 2 hours.
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Strain & Store – Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve into jars or containers. Cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.
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Enjoy – Sip it warm or use it in recipes!
Notes
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For extra collagen, add chicken feet or joints.
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Broth should gel when chilled—don’t worry if it doesn’t; it’s still nourishing!
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Use high-quality bones from grass-fed or pasture-raised animals for the best nutrition.
Find it online: https://www.brokenpranch.com/benefits-of-bone-broth-recipe/
