I have been making Bone Broth for years. Another name for it is Bone Stock. I love to make my own at home because there is so much more flavor and you have so much more control over the ingredients that you choose to put into the broth. I add this to everything: my soups, stews, rice dishes, pastas etc... I will also just drink it on its own! 

Active time: 10 mins

Total Time: 7-12 hours depending on how long you simmer the broth

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds beef bones

• 3 large carrots, cut into 3 inch pieces

• 2 yellow onions, peeled and cut in half

• 1 head of garlic, cut off top and break apart (do not need to take off skin) 

• 3 sticks celery, cut into 3 inch pieces

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon for taste

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 tablespoons parsley  
  

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Place bones, carrots, onions, garlic, celery, olive oil, and salt on a baking sheet.

3. Put in the oven for 45 minutes, or until bones and onions have browned.

4. Remove from oven.

5. Fill a large stock pot two-thirds full with water and place on the stove at medium heat. 

6. Carefully place all ingredients from the baking sheet into the water, including any oil and fat from the bottom of the tray.

7. Add parsley, bay leaf, apple cider vinegar, and teaspoon of salt to the broth.

8. Bring broth to a boil and skim off any froth at the top with a spoon. 

9. Cover stock pot leaving just a little air to escape and let simmer for 6-12 hours. The longer the better

10. Drain broth through a colander, discard vegetables and bones and place broth in freezer safe containers. Use right away or freeze and use within 6 months.  

Tips:

1. Adding apple cider vinegar will help draw out the nutrients and the beneficial components from the bones into the liquid.
2. Find good quality bones. If possible, go to your local farmers market or ask your butcher for high quality bones. 
3. There will be fat/oil at the top of your both. This is good fat and full of nutrients. 
4. I love cooking with broth. I use it in soups, stews, rice dishes, pasta sauces etc..  

Enjoy!

Elizabeth