Description
Learn to make a nourishing bone broth at home with this easy recipe. Bone broth is a versatile and healthy staple that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for soups, stews, and other dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2–3 pounds of mixed bones (such as beef marrow bones, chicken carcasses, or pork bones)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- Handful of fresh parsley
- Filtered water
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the bones on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes until browned.
- Cook the Broth: In a large stockpot, combine the roasted bones, vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and parsley. Cover with water.
- Simmer: Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 8 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Strain: Once the broth is rich and flavorful, strain it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Cool and Store: Let the broth cool, then refrigerate. Skim off any solidified fat before using or storing.
Notes
- For a richer broth, you can also add a splash of apple cider vinegar during cooking.
- Feel free to customize your bone broth with herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, or turmeric.
- Bone broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
