Name: Simple Bone Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 h
Total time: 12 h 45 min
Yield: About 8 cups
Ingredients: 2–3 lbs bones (beef, chicken, or turkey); 10 cups water; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals); 1 onion, quartered; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1 tsp peppercorns; Optional: 1 bay leaf, fresh herbs (thyme, parsley)

A ladle pouring clear golden broth back into a large pot

Here's a delicious way to get extra collagen in your diet! Enjoy it as a warm drink or use it as a base for soups and stews.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 40
Protein: 6 g

Serving: 1 cup. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Roast the bones (optional): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Soak: In a large pot or slow cooker, add bones, apple cider vinegar, and water. Let sit for 30 minutes to extract nutrients.
Add veggies and spices: Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, peppercorns, and optional herbs.
Cook: On the stovetop, simmer on low for 12–24 hours, skimming off any foam. In a slow cooker, cook on low for 12–24 hours. In an Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 2–3 hours.
Strain and store: Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Store in jars in the fridge (up to 5 days) or freeze for later use.