Easy Bone Broth
A comforting and nutritious homemade bone broth made with beef or chicken bones, perfect as a base for soups or as a warm drink.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Total Time: 750 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef or chicken bones
- 4 quarts of filtered water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, smashed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bones: In a large pot, combine the bones, water, and apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes before turning on the heat.
- Add the vegetables: After letting it sit, add the quartered onion, chopped carrots, chopped celery, smashed garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring to a boil: Heat the pot over medium-high until it reaches a boil.
- Simmer gently: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 12 to 24 hours.
- Strain the broth: After simmering, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Cool and store: Allow to cool completely before transferring to containers for storage.
Notes
For best flavor, choose bones with a good amount of collagen. Adjust seasoning before storing.