This simple recipe will teach you how to make bone broth at home.
This post couldn't have come at a better time than today after the snow and cold snap we had this weekend. It was 7 degrees when I woke up today. 7. I can't. I just can't....summer please come back to me!
So while we all hide inside and praise Jesus for heat and fireplaces, let us learn how to make bone broth at home to warm our bellies. It is super simple and there is no need to spend too much money on premade bone broth when you can make a huge batch at home for less than $10!
Where to Purchase Meat Bones
This wasn't as hard as I thought. I went to Lucky's Market here in town and asked the butcher if they sold beef bones. They usually have a tiny section of them already packed in 1 pound packages in the freezer section next to the butcher, but if they don't I just ask. They usually have them in the freezer in the back and all they have to do is cut them up for me with however much I want. It's surprisingly easy. They sell them for $2.99/pound and I always get 3 pounds per batch. Just ask your grocer's butcher where they keep the bones or if they can cut you up some.
I like to roast mine before throwing it all in a crockpot. Spread the bones out on a baking sheet lined with foil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 400 degrees for 1 hour. After that add to a crockpot with celery, carrots, parsley, garlic, onion and bay leaves. Pour 12 cups of water on top and cook on low for at least 24 hours.
Your home will smell of beef stew, which isn't the most pleasant thing early the next morning, but light a candle, I promise it is worth it.
Once the 24 hours are up, strain the veggies and bones and discard them. They have served their purpose and no longer needed. Pour the broth evenly into mason jars and let cool on the counter before sealing.
You can freeze the broth for up to 6 months. I usually put 1 jar in the fridge to enjoy right away and the rest in the freezer until I need it. I will just pull out 1 jar at a time and set in the fridge 24 hours before.
As the bone broth cools it will start to become gelatinous. Which is perfect and where all the goodness is! Some trace fat will also come to the top. Once I have set in the fridge, I will just scoop it off the top before I use.
How to Enjoy
- Sip on it. I will fill a coffee cup about half-way full with some broth and then add water to fill the remaining cup. Pop on the microwave till warm, add a pinch of salt and sip on it like a cup of tea. This is my favorite way to drink. It is just like a beef stew or soup but without anything in it. Man...I need to go make some right now.
- If you're now down with just drinking straight up the broth, then you can use it as broth in stews or soups. I have not personally done that yet, however, it is broth. Sub for beef broth in any recipe that calls for it. You may need to also add water with the broth in whichever recipe you are using.
That is it. Easy Peasey. Inexpensive. Delicious. Warm. Satisfying. Oh so good for you.
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Recipe
How to Make Bone Broth at Home
- Total Time: 25 Hours 15 Minutes
- Yield: 30 Ounces
Description
Bone broth is so easy to make and incredibly good for you. This simple recipe will teach you how to make bone broth at home.
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Beef Bones
- 3 Carrots - peeled
- 3 Celery Stalks
- 1 Onion - peeled & halved
- 10 Garlic Cloves - peeled
- 1 Bunch Fresh Parsley
- 3 Bay Leaves
- Salt & Pepper
- 12 Cups Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place beef bones on top. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and place in the oven to roast for 60 minutes.
- While the bones are roasting, prepare your veggies and add everything to a crockpot. Peel and half your onion, peel and quarter the carrots, peel all the garlic cloves, wash and cut off the celery end then half, and finally wash and add 1 bunch of fresh parsley along with the bay leave all to a big crockpot.
- Once beef bones have roasted, add to crockpot.
- Add in 12 cups of water. The water should just cover all of the ingredients.
- Set on low and cook for 24 hours.
- Once finished, remove and strain out all of the bones and veggies. Hold the strainer over the crockpot while getting all of the bones and veggies out so not to lose any liquid. Discard all bones and veggies.
- Place a small strainer over a quart mason jar and spoon liquid till almost to the top. Repeat until you have used all of the liquid.
- Let the container sit on the counter until cooled.
- Once cooled, place the lids on top and store in the fridge or freezer.
To Enjoy Broth
- Once the brother has solidified, remove the fat from the top of the mason jar. Pour broth in a coffee cup about halfway (the mixture will be gell like - that is good!). Fill the remaining cup with water and place in the microwave. Heat until warmed. Add a pinch of salt and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are not going to use all the cans right away, place 1 can in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. You can leave in the freezer for 6 months. Just take out and set in fridge 24 hours before needing it to allow to thaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Hours
- Category: Broth
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 43.4 mg
- Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.6 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
