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Homemade Bone Broth

A simple and nutrient dense bone broth that you can use for soups, grains, and sipping on.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour
Course: Broth
Servings: 12 cups
Author: Katie Stewart

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken carcass or about 6 cups of bones (keep the skin on for extra collagen)
  • 1 cup carrots (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup celery stalks with leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 1 whole onion with skin quartered)
  • 2 garlic cloves with skin (chopped in half)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1-2 sprigs fresh herbs of choice (rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley) (sub 1 tbsp Italian seasoning)
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • filtered water (fill to the top of your slow cooker)

Optional

  • 2 chicken feet
  • 1 chicken neck
  • 1 knob fresh ginger (about 1/2 inch roughly chopped)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Place the chicken carcass or bones into the slow cooker. If using, add the chicken feet and neck for extra nutrients and collagen.
  • Add the roughly chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle in the ground turmeric, and add the apple cider vinegar, which helps to extract minerals from the bones.
  • Add your chosen fresh herbs or Italian seasoning for flavor.

Add Water:

  • Fill the slow cooker with filtered water, ensuring all ingredients are fully submerged. Leave about an inch of space at the top to prevent overflow during cooking.
  • Cook the Broth:

Slow Cooker Method:

  • Cover and cook on low for 12-24 hours. The longer the broth cooks, the more nutrients and flavor will be extracted from the bones.
  • Check occasionally to ensure the ingredients are still submerged, adding more water if necessary.

Strain and Store:

  • Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the large bones and vegetables with a slotted spoon.
  • Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pot.
  • Let the broth cool slightly before transferring it to storage containers. You can refrigerate the broth for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

Enjoy:

  • Use your homemade bone broth as a base for soups, stews, or simply sip it as a nourishing drink.

Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Add Ingredients: Place all ingredients into the Instant Pot and fill with water to just below the max fill line.
  • Cook: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 2 hours.
  • Natural Release: After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally, which will take about 20-30 minutes.
  • Strain and Store: Follow the same steps as above for straining and storing your broth