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easy bone broth in a glass jar
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Easy Bone Broth Recipe

Learn how to make an easy bone broth at home. Discover its nutritional benefits, including collagen and glycine.
Course broth, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine homemade
Keyword healthy soup, keto, low carb, nourish
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Servings 12 portions
Author missblasco

Equipment

  • Slow cooker optional

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or any mild vinegar
  • 4 lb mixed bones (About 2 kilos) beef knuckles, oxtail, chicken drumsticks, pork spine, marrow bones.
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 leeks
  • 1 celery stalk
  • ½ white cabbage
  • 2 turnips
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder optional
  • 4 bay leaves optional
  • 4 tsp sea salt
  • 5 liters filtered or mineral water 1.3 gallon

Instructions

  • Roast the bones: Place bones on a baking tray and roast at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
  • Soak with vinegar: Transfer bones to a large stockpot (9 qt recommended). Add 1.3 gallons of water and vinegar. Let rest for 30 minutes before heating.
  • Prepare vegetables: Peel and chop the vegetables. Add them to the pot along with garlic, spices, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil: Heat until it starts boiling, then skim any foam that appears.
  • Simmer slowly: Reduce heat to very low, ensuring a gentle simmer. Cook for at least 12 hours, ideally 16–18 hours. You can use a slow cooker pot.
  • Cool and store: Allow to cool, strain the broth, and store in glass containers. Refrigerate overnight and remove the solidified fat the next day.
  • Optional concentration: Reduce the broth further to obtain a concentrated gelatin, perfect for freezing in ice cube trays and using later.

Notes

Practical Uses in the Kitchen:
  • Drink it warm as a consommé.
  • Use as a base for soups, stews, and purees.
  • Freeze in small portions to flavor sauces or meat dishes.
  • Add to legume stews for extra nutrition and depth of flavor.